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Asian Predatory Hornet
Vespa velutina sp.
-6.8468, 107.581
Field Notes
Description:
A large wasp, approaching an inch in length. Distinctive coloration, red patches on top of thorax and yellow markings towards tip of abdomen. A thin yellow line at end of first abdomen segment, which defines the species.
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I strongly suspect this is a local subspecies.
Habitat:
Adjacent to a small stream. Altitude 1000m.
Notes:
Wasps have such good vision, making them extremely difficult to approach. I managed to get close to this one by using a bush for cover.
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Thanks to Jason Alexander for identifying this hornet: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/22381196
Reference Links:
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Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 19, 2013
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