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Orange and brown striped. Larger is about 2cm long. Wings about 4cm across when extended.
Spotted on Sep 15, 2011
Submitted on Oct 15, 2011
4 Comments
The size fits Vespa velutina (currently causing concern for beekeepers in France and northern Spain: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/20...
Those are about 5cm long!
Could it be the Japanese Giant Hornet or something similar? http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/751...
Quite big hornets.