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Hornet

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Hornets are the largest eusocial wasps, reaching up to 45 millimetres (1.8 inches) in length. The true hornets make up the genus Vespa, and are distinguished from other vespines by the width of the vertex (part of the head behind the eyes), which is proportionally larger in Vespa; and by the anteriorly rounded gasters (the section of the abdomen behind the wasp waist). See wasp and bee characteristics to help identify an insect.
A Hornet's sting is painful to humans, but the sting toxicity varies greatly by hornet species. Some deliver just a typical insect sting, while others are among the most venomous known insects[1]. Allergic reactions, fatal in severe cases, can occur - an individual suffering from anaphylactic shock may die unless treated immediately via epinephrine injection using a device such as an EpiPen, with prompt followup treatment in a hospital.
Hornets, like many social wasps, can mobilize the entire nest to sting in defense: this is highly dangerous to humans. The hornet alarm pheromone is used to raise alarm of nest attack, and to identify prey, for example bees [5]. It is not advisable to kill a hornet anywhere near a nest, as the distress signal can trigger the entire nest to attack. Materials that come in contact with pheromone, such as clothes, skin, dead prey or hornets, must be removed from the vicinity of the hornets nest. Perfumes, and other volatile chemicals can be falsely identified as pheromone by the hornets and trigger attack.
Hornets and yellowjackets prey on many insects that are considered to be pests, so are actually beneficial. They do also prey on bees, but unlike honey bees, hornet and yellowjacket colonies die out every winter.

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farte said:

oh my god thats a crazy figte smilies/shocked.gif

June 08, 2008

bagina said:

go hornet

June 23, 2008

bugfighter said:

hornets are smart fighters, they often try to dismember their opponents opting to take out their enemies offensive weapons before they focus directly on the kill... too bad they're soo small, they should really b tag teaming in the arena

June 27, 2008

rayray561 said:

it that wl

July 26, 2008

wes said:

i love hornets for some reason smilies/cheesy.gif

August 09, 2008

bug fighter said:

dude that awesome i love hornets smilies/cool.gif

September 26, 2008

zeq said:

Злобная тварь

October 27, 2008

Naughtylover said:

fuck mann prayingmantise should have wonn.
they kick ass.
asshole hornets

November 07, 2008

pulutan said:

praying mantis is more stronger because the mantis there are all sticks and softies

November 10, 2008

nacho said:

I want a pet hornet. Does anyone know where I can buy 1

December 16, 2008

bugoff said:

How come you guys never had a hornet ..fight a stag beetle

January 18, 2009

itachi said:

hornet kick buttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

July 26, 2009

Alex said:

hornets are strong and fast only it could beat mantis

August 10, 2009

argertina concordia said:

yo que vos me pelo smilies/cheesy.gif

January 04, 2010

Me said:

THAT'S INCREDIBLE!! ALL OF YOU ARE STUPID PEOPLE IF YOU LIKE WEBS LIKE THIS! THAT PEOPLE ARE CRUEL! IT ISN'T NATURAL AND THOSE ANIMALS ARE SUFFERING! I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE LIKE YOU CAN DO SUPPORT TO THIS WEBS... THE ANIMALS ARE FREE, WHY HAVE WE TAKE THEIR FREEDOM AND MAKE THEM FIGHT?! WE AREN'T GODS SO STOP PLAYING WITH THE ANIMAL'S FREEDOM!!!