 They also have the propensity to colonize nearby human civilizations because man-made structures can act as great shelters and also are located close to the resources such as food.Behavioral adaptations of "P. dominula" have allowed it to move past its native range and invade the United States and Canada.While most "Polistes" species in the United States feed only on caterpillars, "P. dominula" eats many different types of insects.