
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.

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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