We have millions of wasp specimens here, and amongst all the pinned insects we also have a more surprising collection, which is that of about 1,000 or so wasp nests. These range in size from tiny little clay pots to huge paper nests that fill people's lofts.
One of our most exciting examples of that is this wasp nest. This is by the common wasp Vespula vulgaris.
This made its nest in a bowler hat in an outhouse on Sir Walter Rothschild's estate. This is a fantastic example of how wasps can be very opportunistic, making their nests anywhere which is safe, with structural support.
