Oriental Hornet
by Photostock-israel/science Photo Library
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Oriental Hornet
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Photostock-israel/science Photo Library
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Photograph - Photograph
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Oriental hornet (Vespa orientalis). The Oriental hornet, is a social insect of the family Vespidae. It lives in seasonal colonies consisting of a caste system dominated by a queen. The hornet builds its nests underground and communicates using sound vibrations. It has a yellow stripe on its cuticle (exoskeleton) that can absorb sunlight to generate a small electrical potential. Photographed in Israel in November.
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September 25th, 2019
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