Common Stinging Pests in the U.A.E.
Arabian Paper Wasp
Latin Name – Delta Campaniforme.
WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE?
Arabian Paper Wasps can be identified by the characteristic three black spots on the head. Large compound darker yellow eyes.
LENGTH: Reaches up to 25mm in size.
COLOR: Antennae are yellow, rather long.
WINGS: Wings are clear with a yellow color.
Facts
Do they sting?
Unlike Yellow Jackets and hornets, which can be very aggressive, Arabian Paper wasps will generally only attack if they themselves or their nest are threatened. Since their territoriality can lead to attacks on people, and because their stings are quite painful
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