European Hornet

Vespa crabro

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Hornets chew wood to make papery pulp for building nests. Despite having a fearsome reputation the European Hornet will not normally sting unless provoked. As winter approaches Queen hornets hibernate. They seek out shelter in dry places to survive the cold, sometimes finding refuge in leaf piles, tree cavities and buildings.

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