Mimicry

The document discusses Müllerian mimicry between the yellow jacket wasp and honeybee. Müllerian mimicry occurs when two or more poisonous species resemble each other to deter common predators. Both the wasp and honeybee have black and yellow stripes and sting as a defense, so have evolved to resemble each other. This protects both species by confusing predators, who learn to avoid their common warning signals. The document outlines key differences between the wasp and honeybee such as taxonomy, physical features, habitat and aggression levels, but also how their resemblance benefits both as a shared defense against predators through Müllerian mimicry.