The Red Paper Wasp is primarily black with some reddish-brown markings and is larger than the average wasp. It lives in the eastern United States. 

These paper wasps communicate with others using scent trails and body signals. Moreover, they eat caterpillars and feed small insects to their young. However, adult wasps prefer nectar. 

Furthermore, their stings can cause severe allergic reactions, though they are not typically aggressive. Like bees, they are essential pollinators. However, they are also vital pest control insects. 

Only the queen and a select few hibernate during the winter, waiting for spring's warmth to emerge and continue their species.