swaterfall Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 We had 'em building a hive in our woody. They were IRATE whenever we'd climb. Tried to live in peace but too many people got stung so we killed. Oh and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexual_chocolate Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Meditating near ground hornet nests. How...relaxing. They are different species of wasps, just as cheetahs and cougars are different species of cats. I've also passed close to nests in season without being stung. At other times, however, I've been swarmed. Do a long term study for us and publish your results, but you might want to bring your epipen along just in case the little bastards aren't feeling the satori. Of course there are different species of wasps, but the (original) point is that these species are still classified as "wasps", not as something distinct. ok then. I would not advise you to meditate near a wasp nest, btw, for your own safety. Stay near trails, and use caution in the backwoods. Being vigilant is your best path to safety in wasp country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 The only revelant point to this rhetorical hair splitting is that the behavioral differences between species are huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexual_chocolate Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 The only revelant point to this rhetorical hair splitting is that the behavioral differences between species are huge. That would be perhaps your "relevant" point (and quite obvious); mine was simply that a yellow jacket is classified as a "wasp". ok have fun now bye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 OK, I'll give you the last word. Oh, wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairweather Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Forest yellowjackets are vespula acadica. They're insectivores, which is why they never go after your snacks in the backcountry. Lowland yellowjackets are usually a mix of common and western (v. vulgaris and v. pensylvanica), both carion eaters as well as insectivores. More pesky during picnics, but at least they don't go after you if you so much as pass within 30 feet of their nest like their mountain cousins. An entomologist too? And all this time we thought you were a climatologistpoliticalscientistmilitaryaffairsspecialistelectricalengineerspeedclimberguidegeneralobnoxiousknowitallidiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Forest yellowjackets are vespula acadica. They're insectivores, which is why they never go after your snacks in the backcountry. Lowland yellowjackets are usually a mix of common and western (v. vulgaris and v. pensylvanica), both carion eaters as well as insectivores. More pesky during picnics, but at least they don't go after you if you so much as pass within 30 feet of their nest like their mountain cousins. An entomologist too? And all this time we thought you were a climatologistpoliticalscientistmilitaryaffairsspecialistelectricalengineerspeedclimberguidegeneralobnoxiousknowitallidiot. he's eclipsed Dru as the Cliff Clavin of cc.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 An entomologist too? And all this time we thought you were a climatologistpoliticalscientistmilitaryaffairsspecialistelectricalengineerspeedclimberguidegeneralobnoxiousknowitallidiot. OH YEAH, YOU AND ME, TIGER MOUNTAIN TRAILHEAD, 9:15 AM SUNDAY MORNING, SHARP!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Hormones: Make wasps angry. Make CC posters engage in mock battles over perceptions of their waning sexual prowess. Move along... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dechristo Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 In wasp country, I wear bells and carry pepper spray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Wasps: Quick to anger, not very bright. I love my groupies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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