If you’ve ever stumbled across a papery-looking nest hanging in a tree or tucked into a shed, you might’ve wondered: was that a wasp nest or a hornet’s, and does it even matter? Actually, it does.

Wasp vs. hornet: what’s the difference? Don’t worry, we’re not picking favorites today, because I’d choose neither. We’re simply going on a little mission to discover the differences between the two!