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Giant asian hornet ? #848643

Asked September 05, 2023, 10:25 AM EDT

Had this hornet hit the side window frame and land at my feet today near the Cheff Riding Center in Kalamazoo Co. Mi

Kalamazoo County Michigan

Expert Response

Hello Jeff,

That looks like a European hornet, Vespa crabro (Vespidae).

See https://extension.psu.edu/european-hornet

and

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

Best regards,

Howard


Howard Russell, Entomologist Replied September 05, 2023, 6:57 PM EDT
Thanks, Sir. Good to know.

Sent from my iPhone

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The Question Asker Replied September 05, 2023, 7:15 PM EDT

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