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European Hornet (Vespa crabro)
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Copyright © 2008
Marvin Smith
European Hornet -
Vespa crabro
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Ozark Mountains, Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
May 28, 2008
Size: 30mm
Porch light.
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Contributed by
Marvin Smith
on 28 May, 2008 - 2:48am
Last updated 28 May, 2008 - 3:51am
European Hornet (Vespa crabro) - queen
More than yellowjackets, this species is often attracted to lights by night, due to an extensive nocturnal activity. Ozark Mountains is one of the few regions West of Mississipi River where V. crabro occurs.
Strangely drab color suggests a rather poor health for this individual.
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Richard Vernier
, 28 May, 2008 - 3:07am
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European Hornet (Vespa crabro) - queen
Mr. Vernier - Will you tell me, please, how to ID a queen? Is it simply the larger size, or are there other distinguishing characteristics? Thank you! Diane
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Monarch Fan
, 26 October, 2018 - 2:12pm
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Thanks, Richard
Drab color may be the result of brightening slightly too dark flash shots. I'm glad these large hornets aren't supposed to be aggressive. Marvin
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Marvin Smith
, 28 May, 2008 - 3:58am
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