Asian Giant Hornet on Human Hand - Close-Up Identification & Facts #2381446 (License: Personal Use)

This high-resolution image captures an adult Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia), also known as the “murder hornet,” perched on a human hand. Its large amber-colored head, robust black thorax, and bold yellow-and-black abdominal bands are clearly visible, along with its long mandibles and translucent wings. The hornet appears docile, offering a rare opportunity to observe its anatomy up close without aggression.

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