Yellow Jacket
NPC
Scientific Classification (Taxonomic Tree) of the Eastern Yellowjacket
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Vespidae
Genus: Vespula
Species: Vespula maculifrons (Eastern yellowjacket – common in the northeastern US)
Yellowjacket Summary for Blood and Brood
Species: Vespula maculifronsRole: Territorial NPC / Environmental Hazard / Situational Ally
The yellowjacket in blood and brood is a territorial wasp that won’t actively hunt the mosquito, but will defend its space aggressively if provoked or obstructed. Its threat is proximity-based: get too close, and the rapid torque from its wings disrupts your flight path, flinging you into walls, webs, or worse. Direct collisions may even cause stun effects or death.
However, with clever timing and positioning, the player can exploit yellowjackets to their advantage. Their sheer force and unpredictable movement can push enemies or break barriers. In swarm combat situations, triggering a yellowjacket to act as a “living battering ram” creates chaos, giving your brood an edge. Just don’t linger—they don’t discriminate once agitated.
They patrol specific areas like vents, narrow passageways, or territorial zones. Most of the time, they’re just moving back and forth—an organic roadblock. Leave them alone, and they won’t bother you. Agitate them, and you'll be lucky to escape without losing a wing.
Random Fact: Unlike bees, yellowjackets can sting repeatedly. In real life, they are scavengers just as much as predators—often feeding on sugary substances and meat, which is why they’re so common around trash or outdoor food.
