European Hornet
Vespa crabro
A mature European hornet is a large social wasp of forests, hedgerows, orchards, and human structures with suitable nest cavities. It patrols for insect prey, scavenges sugary foods, and may strip bark to drink sap. When threatened near the nest, it gives warning flights and can deliver repeated venomous stings. Despite its size and loud flight, it often hunts at dusk and is generally less aggressive away from the nest than many smaller wasps.
- Type
- Venom / Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- European Hornet Larva
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- European Hornet
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