Oriental hornet
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The Oriental hornet is a social insect species of the family Vespidae. It can be found in Southwest Asia, Northeast Africa, the island of Madagascar, the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of Southe
Oriental hornet
Workers at the nest entrance are fanning their wings to cool down the nest on a hot midday.
Face of an Oriental hornet, photo taken in Masada National Park, Israel
Asian giant hornet
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The Asian giant hornet, also known as the northern giant hornet, is the world's largest hornet. It is native to temperate and tropical East Asia, South Asia, mainland Southeast Asia, and parts of the
Oriental hornet
…have 13 segments, while workers only have 12. The Oriental hornet looks similar to the European hornet (V. crabro) and should not be confused with the Asian giant hornet (V. mandarinia) of East Asia. Oriental hornets can be found in Central Asia, southwestern Asia from Armenia and Turkey to India and Nepal, throughout…
Vespa mandarinia
form "magnifica"
Male
Feeding on a mantis