At first glance, wasp and hornet nests look a lot alike. Both may hang from eaves, tree branches, or other sheltered spots, ...

The European hornet, the largest wasp species on the continent, is expanding its range across Finland, researchers report. Once confined mainly to Southeast Finland, sightings now extend into central ...

🐝🌳 Often feared, but fascinating up close — the European hornet calmly drinks sweet oak sap. Discover this peaceful side of a powerful forest insect, captured in detail among bark and sunlight.

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The European Hornet (Vespa crabro) is the only endemic hornet to be found in Spain. The workers are 1.8 to 2.5 cm in size while the rarely seen queen is quite large at 3.5 cm long. These impressive ...

European hornet, V. crabro (left) compared to the Asian hornet, V.oriensalis (right) Photo credit: Europa sur A sharp rise in sightings of the oriental hornet (Vespa orientalis) has been recorded ...

Animals like snakes, mongooses, scorpions, and spiders are known for being dangerous. Some bite, some sting, and others carry venom that can kill. But danger doesn’t always come in a big package.

Vespa, the Italian scooter maker has now announced its luxury scooter portfolio. The brand took the moment to introduce the Vespa and Vespa S, Vespa Tech and Vespa Tech S, lineup. These scooters will ...

10:39, Mon, Apr 14, 2025 Updated: 10:42, Mon, Apr 14, 2025 Concerns have been raised over Asian hornet sightings which have been recorded across the UK earlier than ever before. The hornets are ...

Summer might be coming to an end but there is still an abundance of insect activity as species prepare for winter and make the most of late-flowering plants. I met Benny Hawksbee, an urban gardener ...