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Stevo2019
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Hornet?

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Wirral hornet
Wirral hornet
Hi

Just came across this in the garden. Picture isn't great as I didn't want to get too near! Assuming it's a European hornet?
SteveMcBill
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Yes indeed; a European Hornet (Vespa crabro) - the face and thorax colouration make this obvious. Well spotted !!

Steve
scilover
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it also does look like a yellowjacket but the yellow color makes it look more like a European hornet.
Luriok
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Post by Luriok »

For sure it's a representative of a European Hornet. I used to have their nest next to my houses in Cannes. Very beautiful creatures.
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