Japanese giant hornet — printable fact sheet
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Japanese giant hornet
Vespa mandarinia japonica
The Japanese giant hornet is the largest hornet species native to Japan, recognized for its large size and striking orange-yellow head. It can reach lengths of up to 5 centimeters and is known for its powerful sting and aggressive defense of its nest. These hornets are formidabl…
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- A small group of Japanese giant hornets can destroy an entire honeybee hive in just a few hours, decapitating the bees and carrying larvae back to their nest.
- The Japanese giant hornet can fly up to 40 km in a single day at speeds approaching 40 km/h. Its venom contains a potent enzyme that can dissolve human tissue, making its sting extremely painful. Despite their fearsome reputation, they play an important ecological role by controlling populations of other insects.
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