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European Hornets | Invicta Pest Identifier Library

European Hornet

Season

April To November

Size

25-35 mm In Length

Characteristics

Larger than wasps, European Hornets have a similar appearance. Like wasps have slim yellow and black-striped bodies connected in the middle with a waist between the thorax and abdomen and segments throughout their bodies. What differentiates them is that hornets have reddish-brown heads and large yellowish wings.

Public Health Risk Level:

High

Property Damage Risk Level:

Medium

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Quick Links

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/animals/bees-wasps-and-ants/hornet/

https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/european-hornets

https://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/flora-and-fauna/the-european-hornet/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_hornet

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