Large Bee in Welsh Bathroom
May 2, 2019 10:23:24 #
This is the biggest bee I’ve seen. I wonder how common they are as I’m sure I would have noticed them before if they were plentiful. I would hate to meet a swarm.
Hand held stack of four
Hand held stack of four
May 2, 2019 11:51:39 #
May 2, 2019 11:54:06 #
This is an European hornet. Many other common names.
Vespa crabo is the scientific name. The states has had them since 1800's. An import. A pest, sting like hell, and aggressive and protective at food or nest.
The nest is the typical paper nest, covered in in open and globular in shape, dingy gray. Also enters houses, uses dry tree holes, etc.
Yours probably a queen. Good. No nest from her.
Google for more.
Vespa crabo is the scientific name. The states has had them since 1800's. An import. A pest, sting like hell, and aggressive and protective at food or nest.
The nest is the typical paper nest, covered in in open and globular in shape, dingy gray. Also enters houses, uses dry tree holes, etc.
Yours probably a queen. Good. No nest from her.
Google for more.
May 2, 2019 13:53:07 #
Thanks for the identification Bill & napabob, much appreciated, a queen explains it’s size.
May 3, 2019 09:30:41 #
A nice picture! Although not entirely a welcome sight, I would like to see one.
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