Despite the notorious reputation, the yellow jacket is the mascot of Georgia Institute of Technology, one of the most prestigious universities in the United States.

Wasps are primarily known as yellow jackets in the United States. These wasps belong to the Vespula and Dolichovespula genera. The species is known to be quite aggressive, and is feared by humans.

However, the yellow jackets' aggression does not shadow their utility and place in the food chain