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European Hornet (Vespa Crabro) Within an hour or two of finding an albino squirrel, I came across a tree buzzing (literally) with Hornets, busy stripping the bark from the hapless tree, making it a very good afternoon&#039;s work.<br /> <br /> This time, a video was possible, so rather than running for the hills at the first sight of a Hornet, watch them at work and read all about them here: <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="282" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/9JhAC6naRJg?hd=1&autoplay=0&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></section><br /> European Hornet,Geotagged,Summer,United Kingdom,Vespa crabro Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

European Hornet (Vespa Crabro)

Within an hour or two of finding an albino squirrel, I came across a tree buzzing (literally) with Hornets, busy stripping the bark from the hapless tree, making it a very good afternoon's work.

This time, a video was possible, so rather than running for the hills at the first sight of a Hornet, watch them at work and read all about them here:


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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    We have one in our garden, repeatedly visiting a bird feeding "house" that has a straw roof. It keeps coming back to it and biting/stripping it, so loudly you can hear it. Posted 3 years ago
  2. View Philip Booker's profile
    Philip Booker
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    This seemed rather late to be building a nest, so I'm assuming they must get some sustenance from the bark? Posted 3 years ago

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The European hornet

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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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
Species identified by Philip Booker
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By Philip Booker

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Uploaded Sep 7, 2021. Captured Sep 5, 2021 14:42 in Unnamed Road, Haywards Heath RH17 6TJ, UK.
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  • DSC-RX10M4
  • f/4.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO500
  • 219.33mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.