[Pacific Northwest Insects]

Pacific Northwest "Bees"

The bees and wasps are two groups of interesting, mostly social insects. The wasps tend to be less hairy while the bees tend to be more hairy overall. Their are exceptions to both rules however. The wasps tend to be meat eaters or scavengers, while the bees tend to feed on nectar and pollen.

Examples of "bees" found in the Pacific Northwest include:

1. Honey Bee:

2. Yellow Jacket:

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