European Hornet (Vespa crabro)
Photo: Filippo Turetta
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European Hornet

Vespa crabro
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Fascinating facts about the European Hornet

At a glance

RangeThe <b>European hornet</b> is the largest eusocial wasp in Europe and the largest vespine in North America.
HabitatTemperate forests
DietInsects and fruit

About the European Hornet

In the dappled light of a summer's day, the European Hornet moves with purpose, its burnished body a blur of motion as it navigates the intricate network of branches and leaves with a fluid, aerial grace. With a potent sting and a formidable reputation, this hornet is a force to be reckoned with, its very presence seeming to command the attention of all who cross its path. As it alights upon a sun-kissed flower, its busy wings a-hum with industry, the hornet's remarkable social hierarchy and complex communication systems are a testament to the fascinating, if sometimes feared, nature of this charismatic insect.

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