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Mating European hornets Two European hornets (Dutch: hoornaar) were mating on an asphalt street. Although my photograph is poor of quality I like to share it, because I have seen this never before. After I photographed this couple, I removed them from the street to prevent them from overdriving by cars. Because my real camera was at home, this photograph was taken with my mobile phone. European Hornet,Fall,Geotagged,Netherlands,Vespa crabro Click/tap to enlarge

Mating European hornets

Two European hornets (Dutch: hoornaar) were mating on an asphalt street. Although my photograph is poor of quality I like to share it, because I have seen this never before. After I photographed this couple, I removed them from the street to prevent them from overdriving by cars. Because my real camera was at home, this photograph was taken with my mobile phone.

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  1. Thanks for sharing, Wim, this is a really cool behavior shot! Posted 4 years ago
  2. Great shot. They look a little awkward Posted 4 years ago

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The European hornet is the largest eusocial wasp native to Europe. It is also the only true hornet found in North America, having been introduced to the United States and Canada from Europe as early as 1840. Vespines, such as "V. crabro", are known for making intricate paper-like nests out of surrounding plant materials and other fibers.

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Uploaded Oct 25, 2020. Captured Oct 19, 2020 12:41 in Hekstraat 56, 6235 NL Ulestraten, Netherlands.
  • moto g(6) play
  • f/2.0
  • 1/50s
  • ISO80
  • 3.519mm