Yellow jackets are commonly mistaken for bees because of their striped black-and-yellow markings. The major difference is that yellow jackets are smooth—never fuzzy or hairy like bees—and their yellow stripes tend to be brighter and shinier. They also have a thin, “wasp” waist.

Is there a wasp that looks like a bee?

Yellow jackets are commonly mistaken for bees because of their striped black-and-yellow markings. The major difference is that yellow jackets are smooth—never fuzzy or hairy like bees—and their yellow stripes tend to be brighter and shinier. They also have a thin, “wasp” waist.

Will a wasp sting you for no reason?

The main reason wasps sting humans is because they feel threatened. … There are two main reasons you might get stung by a wasp. Protection – Like most animals, if a wasp female feels her home is under attack or threatened she will protect the wasp nest with the only defense mechanism she has – her stinger.