European Hornet

Description:

Very large 1 1/2"-2" ...attracted to the light at night.

Notes:

European hornets are carnivores and eat many species of insects. Many of these insects are considered pests in the garden, which indicates that the hornet provides a benefit to the average garden/farm. For this reason it is suggested that you do not attempt to kill the hive. However, they are known to eradicate domestic honeybee hives, resulting in fewer honeybees for open pollination. They also tend to girdle branches, which results in dead branches. Wikipedia