Invasive Yellowjacket Forages in Hawaii (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption Existing traits, like a flexible diet, can explain why some transplanted species become invasive, but the way a new environment might alter the invader’s behavior is seldom considered. When yellowjackets invaded Hawaii, they began to form huge, multi-year colonies that disrupt native spiders and insects. Credit Erin Wilson, UC San Diego Usage Restrictions To illustrate news and feature stories about this project. For other uses, please contact Erin Wilson, eewilson@ucsd.edu or Susan Brown, sdbrown@ucsd.edu License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.