European Hornet - Vespa crabro
Hard to believe that the UK only has one species of hornets but in time the Asian hornet maybe the second which has recently arrived. Although much larger then its close relative the common wasp the European hornet is less aggressive and as well as feeding on invertebrates etc is also an important pollinator as nectar and sap is a great source of a high-energy substance. Can be found mostly in woodlands, gardens and parkland in south and central UK expanding northwards.
European Hornet - Vespa crabro
Hard to believe that the UK only has one species of hornets but in time the Asian hornet maybe the second which has recently arrived. Although much larger then its close relative the common wasp the European hornet is less aggressive and as well as feeding on invertebrates etc is also an important pollinator as nectar and sap is a great source of a high-energy substance. Can be found mostly in woodlands, gardens and parkland in south and central UK expanding northwards.