Talk: The World of Wasps

Speaker: Steve Smailes
Venue: BRLSI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN
Start: 19:30 (Doors open: 19:00 for coffee and chat)
Finish: 21:00
Description: In this illustrated talk, Steve will cover the social and the solitary aculeate wasps of our islands, and briefly touch on the parasitic wasps too. Most people are acutely aware of the ‘social’ wasps from an early age; indeed, they often make an instant, enduring and painful impression. These are the bêtes noirs which give all wasps a bad name, but they are interesting too. The solitary wasps introduced themselves to the speaker more gently and gradually, over 30 years or more.  They can be very secretive, need seeking out and are intensely aware of scrutiny, but are fascinating to watch once discovered.

Doors open 7.00pm, with proceedings beginning at 7.30pm
£3 members and guests

Wheelchair access is available by contacting  BRLSI reception 01225 312084