Hornet  (Vespa crabro)

Species information

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Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Threats

In parts of Europe this beautiful wasp is threatened as a direct result of persecution by humans (2).

Conservation

This species has a bad public image, yet it is generally a peaceful, non-aggressive species. More needs to be done to educate the public about this fascinating insect (2).

There may be further information about this species available via the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.
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