Hornet

Genus of eusocial wasp

Hornets are wasps of the genus Vespa in the subfamily Vespinae (the vespine wasps). They are the largest of the eusocial wasps. Species like the European hornet can grow to 35 mm (1.4 in) in length, while other species like the Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) can exceed 50 mm (2.0 in).

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