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1. www.wildlifetrusts.org › have-you-found-hornetHave you found a hornet? - The Wildlife Trusts

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   The UK is home to one native hornet: the European hornet. Here's how to tell apart these hornets from invasive Asian hornets (sightings of which should be reported), and a few similar-looking, but harmless and important UK species - especially the hornet moth and the hornet mimic hoverfly.

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2. www.wtwales.org › know-your-hornetsKnow your hornets | Wildlife Trusts Wales

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   The UK is home to one native hornet: the European hornet. This page provides comparison images to help you know how to tell apart these hornets from invasive Asian hornets (sightings of which should be reported ), and a few similar-looking, but harmless and important UK species - especially the hornet moth ( Sesia apiformis ) and the hornet ...

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4. www.surreywildlifetrust.org › identify-hornetsIdentify Hornets - Surrey Wildlife Trust

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   Here's how to tell apart these hornets from invasive Asian hornets (sightings of which should be reported), and a few similar-looking, but harmless and important UK species - especially the hornet moth and the hornet mimic hoverfly.

5. factanimal.com › differences › what-is-theWhat is the Difference Between a Wasp and a Hornet?

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   Hornets and wasps aren’t so different – in fact, in the case of hornets, they’re the same thing. Wasps are a spectacularly diverse and woefully disrespected branch of stinging insects that are not only awesome but also some of the most important animals in the ecosystem.

6. nearbywild.org.uk › wasp-or-hornetWasp or Hornet? - NearbyWild

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   The life cycle is similar to related species, the queen emerges from hibernation in April and searches for a nest site, usually in a hollow tree, where she builds a paper nest from wood scraped from trees and mixed with saliva. The grubs are carnivorous and are fed on insects (mainly flies).

7. www.countryfile.com › the-asian-hornet-in-the-ukAsian hornet guide: how to identify and why it is important ...

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   The Asian hornet, Vespa velutina, is a large social wasp — social because they nest together in colonies, ‘manned’ by large numbers of sterile worker females and controlled by one sexually reproductive egg-laying queen. Workers reach about 25 mm long, queens about 30 mm.

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   Do Hornets look like hoverflies?

   • Here's how to tell apart these hornets from invasive Asian hornets (sightings of which should be reported), and a few similar-looking, but harmless and important UK species - especially the hornet moth and the hornet mimic hoverfly. All Asian hornet sightings should be reported. More information below. What looks like a hornet?

   Have you found a hornet? - The Wildlife Trusts

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   Are there Hornets in the UK?

   • The UK is home to one native hornet: the European hornet. Here's how to tell apart these hornets from invasive Asian hornets (sightings of which should be reported), and a few similar-looking, but harmless and important UK species - especially the hornet moth and the hornet mimic hoverfly. All Asian hornet sightings should be reported.

   Have you found a hornet? - The Wildlife Trusts

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   What do Asian Hornets look like?

   • What do Asian hornet look like? The Asian hornet, Vespa velutina, is a large social wasp — social because they nest together in colonies, ‘manned’ by large numbers of sterile worker females and controlled by one sexually reproductive egg-laying queen. Workers reach about 25 mm long, queens about 30 mm.

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   Are Hornets and wasps the same thing?

   • So there you have it – wasps versus hornets! Hornets and wasps aren’t so different – in fact, in the case of hornets, they’re the same thing. Wasps are a spectacularly diverse and woefully disrespected branch of stinging insects that are not only awesome but also some of the most important animals in the ecosystem.

   What is the Difference Between a Wasp and a Hornet?

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   Are Hornets aggressive?

   • Hornets aren’t particularly aggressive Despite being potentially dangerous, hornets, like most wasps, are rarely aggressive. Some species of smaller wasps have a far faster trigger than most hornet species, and as mentioned, a European hornet who isn’t defending her nest is a piece of cake to work with.

   What is the Difference Between a Wasp and a Hornet?

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   What does a hornet nest look like?

   • The large queen could be mistaken for a worker Hornet, but males and workers are smaller and distinguished by their heavily marked, sometimes almost all-black abdomens. The nest, usually suspended in a tree or shrub, is mainly grey but often has coloured bands that reflect the different types of wood used in its construction.

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9. www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk › identifyingIdentifying hornets - Derbyshire Wildlife Trust

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   This page provides comparison images to help you know how to tell apart these hornets from invasive Asian hornets (sightings of which should be reported), and a few similar-looking, but harmless and important UK species - especially the hornet moth (Sesia apiformis) and the hornet mimic hoverfly (Volucella zonaria).