mollielisk's Identifications

PART 2
The hummingbird feeders had enough nectar to attrack wasps, but to get a drink, going full-in was necessary. By early afternoon on a sunny & hot day, activity was frantic AND FUNNY! They were intoxicated ... some heavily. Ever see wasps staggering & often hardly able to crawl? I never had. Some appeared to slip off the edge. Most recovered during the fall but there were a few on the ground directly below. They were also defending their portal to the saloon and were fighting & chasing off all rivals. The larger Dark Paper Wasps were the bullies and even a Golden or two stopped by to have a drink. I watched them throwing up legs, wrestling and biting each other. I watched as the smaller yellowjackets reared up on hind legs (in defensive positions). The yellowjacket on it's side couldn't get upright but wiggled it's legs when poked. It eventually flew off. By the way, wearing a sweaty orange headband when 18 inches away & sticking a camera in their faces ... not a good idea.
If interested, here is Part 1 https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/60088550

PART 2
The hummingbird feeders had enough nectar to attrack wasps, but to get a drink, going full-in was necessary. By early afternoon on a sunny & hot day, activity was frantic AND FUNNY! They were intoxicated ... some heavily. Ever see wasps staggering & often hardly able to crawl? I never had. Some appeared to slip off the edge. Most recovered during the fall but there were a few on the ground directly below. They were also defending their portal to the saloon and were fighting & chasing off all rivals. The larger Dark Paper Wasps were the bullies and even a Golden or two stopped by to have a drink. I watched them throwing up legs, wrestling and biting each other. I watched as the smaller yellowjackets reared up on hind legs (in defensive positions). The yellowjacket on it's side couldn't get upright but wiggled it's legs when poked. It eventually flew off. By the way, wearing a sweaty orange headband when 18 inches away & sticking a camera in their faces ... not a good idea.
If interested, here is Part 1 https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/60088550