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Lesser banded hornet
Vespa affinis
18.7836, 98.9532
Field Notes
Description:
This is a small to medium-sized hornet, with queens reaching 30mm, males 26mm and workers being an average of 22 to 25mm. There are several geographical forms or subspecies.
Habitat:
Mixed deciduos temple grounds (Wat Umong)
Notes:
These images ended with myself making a rapid and probably not so graceful retreat, after being stung. However I was not persude, this appeared to be solely defensive behaviour. Next time not quite so close I think.
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PublishedMay 29, 2014
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