European hornet is an intimidating new neighbor

Friday, July 5, 2002

While recently barbecuing on my deck I saw an enormous hornet. It commanded attention because it seemed to be the size of a hummingbird. Everyone present stopped their conversation to watch this insect hover about, hoping that aggression was not on its mind. This was my first good look at a live European hornet.

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