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Asian Giant Hornet

Asian Giant Hornet, Vespa mandarinia
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Asian Giant Hornet Facts

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Asian Giant Hornet Physical Description

Firstly, the incredible Asian Giant Hornet truly lives up to its common name. That’s because queens of the species attain an average body length of about 2 in (5 cm). However, workers rarely exceed 1.6 in (4 cm).

Furthermore, it achieves a wingspan that averages about 3 in (7.6 cm). Additionally, its stinger usually reaches an astounding 0.25 in (6 mm) in length.  With this, it also injects copious amounts of potent venom.

The head of the arthropod appears orange and quite wide in comparison to other hornet species. Also, the compound eyes and ocelli show dark brown. But the antennae present dark brown with orange scapes.

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Asian Giant Hornet Distribution, Habitat, and Ecology

First of all, the breathtaking Asian Giant Hornet actually inhabits a comparatively large territory. This range consists of select portions of eastern Asia. Often, though, many people believe it exists elsewhere, due to confusing it with other species.

Further, it only inhabits certain areas. However, it seems to be most common in rural areas of Japan. There, it also has become popular as the giant sparrow bee. Even there, however, it typically appears in rural areas.

Yet, it also appears in other sections of the region. This mainly includes the Primorsky Krai region of several countries. Furthermore, these include Russia, Korea, China, Taiwan, Indochina, Nepal, India, and Sri Lanka. 

But, in whatever area it appears, it has a specific habitat preference. This consists of both lowland forests and low mountain foothills. In addition, unlike most similar creatures, it builds its nest underground.

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