Do Black Bears Eat Yellow Jackets?

Among large mammals in the United States, bears are the most likely to consistently feed on yellow jackets. Insects provide a large portion of a black bear's diet, and a yellow jacket nest provides a convenient and nutritious meal.

Do bears get stung by wasps?

They do sting bears, which have a thick fur coat but remain susceptible to stings around the mouth, tongue and face. "Bears are not impervious to the stings," Carraway said. "They get stung while they're doing it, but they do it anyway." SEE ALSO: Answer Man: Can I shoot a bear with rubber bullets?

Do bears eat wasps?

In North America, the black bear eats bees and wasps. In addition to intentionally eating these stinging insects, black bears also enjoy eating the honey found in beehives.