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Field Notes

Description:

Orange and brown striped. Larger is about 2cm long. Wings about 4cm across when extended.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
craigwilliams
The size fits Vespa velutina (currently causing concern for beekeepers in France and northern Spain: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/oct/17/asian-hornet-bee-killer-invasion
KristalWatrous
Could it be the Japanese Giant Hornet or something similar? http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7519081
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PublishedOctober 15, 2011

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