paper wasp
A common name for wasps in the subfamily Polistinae, known for their long legs and papery nests.
A paper wasp nest was built under the eaves.
Paper wasps are relatively docile wasps.
Hornet; larger and more aggressive than a paper wasp.
Honeybee; kept for honey and pollination, not a wasp.
Rare kanji spelling; the kana form is strongly preferred.
Rare kanji spelling; the kana form is strongly preferred.
Compound of 足長 (ashinaga, 'long-legged') + 蜂 (hachi, 'wasp, bee'). The derivation is transparent; the kanji spellings are literal descriptions.