steewith2ees
Bluelight Crew
Hey Stee, the worst thing about wasps is the public misconception. They are beautiful creatures with a highly complex social structure. They are extremely important pollinators (second only to honey bees) and removers of many garden pest insects. I hate having to kill them. They are only a threat in late summer and the worst thing you can do is 'dance around like the old bag in Tom and Jerry'
Its definitely a case that the more you understand a species, the more you respect them.
While I know you make what to me is a self - evident truth on a meta level, with respect to the fact that the wasps lives are as valuable as any (WLM!!!), even before you get to their importance in keeping the ecosystem ticking over but with regards for actual food for thought I have only just started to imagine how much fascination and respect someone would develop for what are unique, complex and niche examples of life and the power that is wielded through it when working with all of these animals for so long.
Apologies for the poncy answer but this afternoon has been made very pleasant thanks to the wonders of chemistry and certain flora and as such I had a bit of a moment conceptualising your reply
