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Vespa crabro
The European hornet (Vespa crabro) is the largest eusocial wasp in Europe and the largest vespine in North America. It is actually the only true hornet found in North America. Vespines, like V. crabro, are known for making nests out of surrounding plant materials and other fibers to create intricate paper nests. Unlike most other vespines, reproductive suppression involves worker policing instead of queen pheromone control as was previously thought.
Woodland edge. Spotted near a hole in the ground.
Spotted on Jun 5, 2017
Submitted on Jun 6, 2017
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