How to Identify Black Wasps
- 1). Notice the color of the wasp. A black was is predominately black; however, the wings may have a slight blue tinge to them.
- 2). Look at the way the wasp flies. A black wasp flies with its legs trailing behind it. Other wasps and most bees fly with their legs tucked under the body.
- 3). Compare the size of the wasp to other wasps. Black wasps are some of the largest wasps, especially when the black wasp's body is compared to the body of other wasps. Additionally, the wings of a black wasp are larger than those of other wasps and make a rustling sound when the wasp is flying.
- 4). Check the body of the wasp. A black wasp has a thorax and abdomen that are clearly separated by a narrow waist. Most other wasps have only a slight separation that isn't readily noticeable.
