You are both correct, Yellow jacket is the common name in North America for predatory wasps. Members of these genera are known simply as "wasps" in other English-speaking countries.
I for one don't like them in my garden, have been stung too often.
Good photo though. Reply »
(304 days ago)
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I'm not that technical about insect names, sorry!
Friskiwi, I don't mind them in my garder because it is not a common sight. Thanks for your comment about the photo Reply »
(302 days ago)
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Those aren't bees---they are wasps! Reply »
(304 days ago)