Oriental hornet, (Vespa orientalis) in flight. Oriental hornet, is a social insect of the family Vespidae. The Oriental hornet lives in seasonal colon

Oriental hornet, (Vespa orientalis) in flight. Oriental hornet, is a social insect of the family Vespidae. The Oriental hornet lives in seasonal colon Stock Photo
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Eyal Bartov / Alamy Stock Photo

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Dimensions:

3183 x 2122 px | 26.9 x 18 cm | 10.6 x 7.1 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

4 September 2020

Location:

Israel

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Oriental hornet, (Vespa orientalis) in flight. Oriental hornet, is a social insect of the family Vespidae. The Oriental hornet lives in seasonal colonies consisting of caste system dominated by a queen. The hornet builds its nests underground and communicates using sound vibrations. The hornet has a yellow stripe on its cuticle (exoskeleton) which can absorb sunlight to generate a small electrical potential. Photographed in Israel in September