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Thirsty hornet. They have to drink as well , spotted this one today in my hometown Wijk bij Duurstede the Netherlands European Hornet,Geotagged,Netherlands,Spring,Vespa crabro Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Thirsty hornet.

They have to drink as well , spotted this one today in my hometown Wijk bij Duurstede the Netherlands

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  1. What an awesome capture, Paul! Posted 5 years ago
    1. Thnx a lot Christine. 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 May 16, 2020. Captured May 16, 2020 11:48 in Vikinghof., Melkwegse Tiendweg 1, 3962 EX Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands.
  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/8.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO640
  • 560mm