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European hornet Even in Winter you can find these wasps, I found this one under a log in the woods. <br />
Wijk bij Duurstede the Netherlands European Hornet,Fall,Geotagged,Netherlands,Vespa crabro Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

European hornet

Even in Winter you can find these wasps, I found this one under a log in the woods.
Wijk bij Duurstede the Netherlands

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  1. Wonderful mugshot! Posted 5 years ago
  2. Thnx very much Christine. Posted 5 years ago
  3. Beautiful close up! Posted 5 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.

Species identified by Paul Dirksen
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By Paul Dirksen

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Uploaded Feb 29, 2020. Captured Nov 24, 2018 10:21 in Kanaal Noord 9, 3961 MZ Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands.
  • SM-A520F
  • f/1.9
  • 1/17s
  • ISO40
  • 3.6mm