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Hornet

Vespa sp.

Photo by Harsha Singh
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Description:

Two hornet building and guarding their hive full of eggs.

Notes:

They were busy building but when I went close they looked worried and twice one of them flew up to me to scare me away. I was saved any stings.

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PublishedAugust 8, 2013

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