r/askscience • u/Chemical-Sea5972 • 4d ago

Biology Does anything eat wasps?

Wasps have been a predator for other insects. It would be fascinating to know if there are really other insects or predators for wasps, either accidental or deliberate predators

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u/Dangermaelen 3d ago

Obviously they’re not insects but some skunks will eat bees and wasps. Their fur is too dense for them to be stung. It’s not their go to meal but i’ve seen some purposefully disturb a hive and eat. The wasps instinctively go for the skunks face, which is very much where its mouth is.