4 cm Hornet of plenty

What do you suppose?
A bee sat on my nose.

Then what do you think?
He gave me a wink.

And said, "I beg your pardon,
I thought you were a garden."

This 4 centimeter sized wasp is a scary thing to look at. Let alone sting:)
I only had time to take a quick shot, so this is as sharp as it got for me.

What a humongous creature.
If that was on my arm I'd freak out I think..

comments (6)

Ludo Sak

Lion

I cannot possibly compete with all you winners out there, it's raining greatness out there!
But, heck, I got a good weekend of excellent camping out there in Belgium near the French border. How was your weekend? Posted 13 years ago

Jeroen

Bull Frog

I have seen these also in germany, they are really scary and huge!
hope never to seen them any more.
Very sharp shot Ludo, next time a bit closer if you dare.
Posted 13 years ago
1. Ludo Sak
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Jeroen! Yep, I would have liked to take another shot, but allas it was gone with the wind;)
  I wonder how it feels like when you're having a close encounter of the painful kind.. Posted 13 years ago

Frankhuizen Photography

Lion

Aah.. I don't want to meet these insects! Posted 13 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Nice shot Ludo, and indeed quite scary. For the ultimate scare I recommed you visit Malaysia, almost all insects there are monster size. As in, flies the size of a small bird. Posted 13 years ago
1. Ludo Sak
  
  Lion
  
  Are you kiding? I know you're not, but man, birds, I'd be scared a lot:)! And enjoy clicking a lot! Posted 13 years ago

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 Ludo Sak