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The European Hornet is a large wasp that can be found buzzing around gardens and forests. They are important for helping to control pests and pollinating flowers.
Hábitat: Forests
The European Hornet is a large wasp, instantly recognizable by its striking yellow and black striped abdomen, paired with a reddish-brown head and thorax. Its larger size visually distinguishes it from common yellowjackets, which often have more prominent yellow facial markings.





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A hornet's sting contains alarm pheromones that can attract more hornets to help defend.
European Hornets are one of the few social wasps that are active at night!
Hornet larvae produce a sugary liquid that adult hornets eat, creating a unique food exchange!
They strip tree bark to create a paper-like pulp for building their amazing nests.
European Hornets can deliver a powerful sting to defend their nest because it helps them deter predators and rivals.
The European Hornet has excellent low-light vision that helps them hunt insects even after the sun goes down.
European Hornets can chew through wood and insects with their strong mandibles that help them build nests and process food.
The European Hornet can fly swiftly to catch flying insects because of its powerful wings and sharp eyesight.
These busy insects hunt other insects and enjoy sweet tree sap or ripe fruit!
Musca domestica
controls fly populations as prey
Pernis apivorus
raids nests for larvae and adults
Quercus robur
feeds on tree sap from this species
Vespula vulgaris
competes with and preys on other wasp species
Marcado con bandas paralelas o líneas de color.
Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.
Describe plantas que son particularmente atractivas y beneficiosas para una amplia variedad de organismos polinizadores.
Los hábitats boscosos son entornos terrestres dominados por una densa cubierta arbórea, que sustentan una gran diversidad de vida animal y vegetal.
Este rasgo identifica a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en tejido animal.
Los animales diurnos están activos principalmente durante el día y suelen descansar o dormir por la noche.
Gigante describe organismos u objetos de un tamaño significativamente mayor al promedio de su especie o tipo.
Los organismos venenosos producen toxinas que se inyectan en otro animal, generalmente a través de una mordedura o picadura.
Describe organismos que transfieren polen, permitiendo la fertilización y reproducción de las plantas.
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If you see a hornet, it's best to stay calm and walk away slowly. Don't swat at them!
40-70 mm
20-35 mm
14-365 días
20 km/h
These busy insects hunt other insects and enjoy sweet tree sap or ripe fruit!
Forests
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