Project Noah is a tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.
Project Noah is a tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.
Vespa mandarinia japonica
Shockingly large hornet (see fly at top of picture for scale) I passed this tree on two separate days and there was a hornet feeding from the oozing sap on both occasions. Would love to know what the superbly camouflaged butterfly in the 2nd pic is.
Due to sheer size, it has a lot of venom and being stung requires hospital treatment. Around 40 people die every year in Japan from anaphylactic shock after being stung by these.
Lat: 34.72, Long: 137.85
Spotted on Apr 11, 2011
Submitted on Oct 11, 2011
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Whoa, giant wasp!