INSECTS

Insects that end with P

2 insects ending with the letter P — each with origin, classification, and notes.

This page lists insects that end with P. 2 insects are detailed below. Each entry below is a doorway into a full profile — not just a name on a list.

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Gall WaspWasp

List of Insects That End With P

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    Gall Wasp

    Biorhiza pallida (oak apple gall wasp) and family Cynipidae

    Tiny insects that chemically reprogram oak trees to build elaborate protective structures around their larvae — the oak apple, marble gall, and spangle gall are all created by different gall wasp species; each species produces a uniquely shaped gall from its own chemical signals, essentially directing the tree's own cells to build a home and food supply.

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    Wasp

    Vespidae (family); the common yellowjacket is Vespula vulgaris

    A diverse group of stinging insects ranging from solitary mud-daubers to aggressive social yellowjackets — predators of garden pests, distinguished from bees by smooth bodies and the ability to sting repeatedly.

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