A hornet, in technical terms, is a type of wasp, just like paper wasps and yellow jackets. In fact, these all fall into the category of social wasps. That means they form colonies and prefer ...

or the German wasp, Vespula germanica. These species are very similar in size and colour - predominantly yellow with black markings. ‘The European hornet, Vespa crabro, is quite common in parts of the ...

Their nests are distinctive. Every wasp nest is papery, but a hornet’s nest is shaped like an upside-down teardrop and has a small circular opening at the bottom where the hornets enter and exit.

and the common yellowjacket wasp (Vespula vulgaris) were the most common species (both representing 44%). The European hornet (Vespa crabro) made up 6%, while two rarer species were also found.

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"We have confirmed one single hornet, that, keep in mind ... second most painful sting in the insect kingdom. The Executioner Wasp is number one," Peterson said. "But, trust me, it's not something ...

While a friendly honey bee dies with its sting, a wasp can stab its spiteful stylets ... In addition, the arrival of the Asian hornet, which preys on wasps and other flying insects, is a cause ...

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The City of Vaughan warns that residents may notice more wasps and hornets buzzing around as summer ends and has suggestions on what to do if you see a wasp or hornet nest on public or private ...