Polybia occidentalis

Description

Polybia occidentalis, commonly known as Camoati, is a swarm-founding advanced eusocial wasp. Swarm-founding means that a swarm of these wasps find a nesting site and build the nest together. This species can be found in Central and South America. P. occidentalis prey on nectar, insects, and carbohydrate sources while birds and ants prey on and parasitize them. P. occidentalis workers bite each other to communicate that it is time to start working.