Lesser banded hornet

Description:

This is a small to medium-sized hornet, with queens reaching 30mm, males 26mm and workers being an average of 22 to 25mm. There are several geographical forms or subspecies.

Habitat:

Mixed deciduos temple grounds (Wat Umong)

Notes:

These images ended with myself making a rapid and probably not so graceful retreat, after being stung. However I was not persude, this appeared to be solely defensive behaviour. Next time not quite so close I think.