European Hornet (Vespa crabro) - Identification, Behavior & Facts #2381445 (License: Personal Use)

The European hornet is one of the largest social wasps in Europe and North America, with queens reaching up to 35 mm in length. Its body features a distinctive pattern of yellow and reddish-brown bands on the abdomen, a fuzzy thorax, and prominent amber-tinted wings. Unlike many wasps, it is active at night and often nests in hollow trees or wall cavities.

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