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Vespa crabro This is a picture of a Vespa crabro on the South Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge near Laurel, Maryland. European hornet,Fall,Geotagged,United States,Vespa crabro Click/tap to enlarge

Vespa crabro

This is a picture of a Vespa crabro on the South Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge near Laurel, Maryland.

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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 Matthew Beziat
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By Matthew Beziat

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Uploaded Oct 13, 2025. Captured Oct 9, 2025 17:30 in 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708, USA.
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  • Galaxy S25
  • f/1.8
  • 1/1s
  • ISO50
  • 5.4mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.