Paper Wasp
These bad boys are the architects behind those grey (or brown!) papery nests that somewhat resemble a tuft of cotton candy. Unlike their sisters, hornets or yellowjackets, paper wasps are genrally non-aggressive and will only sting if provoked, especially when defending their nest. And while wasps generally have a bad reputation due to aggression and painful stings, paper wasps are actually considered beneficial as they pollinate and eat various garden pests, making them especially important in biocontrol.