I would have said it might be a Hornet,but (usually)they are a bit larger than a wasp.They are the most docile of the Wasp family, and rarely sting.
This is a Hornet:~
http://blog.ecosmart.com/wp-content/hornet.jpg
It COULD be a Lunar Hornet Moth (that mimics a Hornet) and unusually for a mother ARE active in sun/daylight.However,these are quite rare and again are larger than a standard wasp:~
http://www.norfolkmoths.co.uk/photos/active/37 10.Paul_Harris.1194558603.jpg
This is a Yellow Jacket Wasp,which is about the same size as a standard wasp:~
http://www.worsleyschool.net/science/files/yel low/pic07western.jpg
To close,I think it probable that it is a either a hornet,or a Queen wasp(whos colouring can be much brighter than normal).
Just avoid then(if possible) and they will leave you alone!