Vespa tropica Hornet Wasp East Java (005)

£3.95£5.45

Greater Banded Hornet

Format: Papered/unmounted

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SKU: WB14522

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Hymenoptera, first named by Linnaeus in 1758

Colour: Overall black wasp with pale yellowish-brown bar on abdomen. On dried specimens the bar tends to fade from yellow to pale brown.

Size: Body length 25-34mm, Wingspan 40-48mm

Comments & Applications:  A large tropical wasp commonly called the Greater banded hornet wasp.  Seldom offered for sale. A nice addition to any entomological reference collection. Also useful for educational purposes, fine art, and macro photography.

Format: Supplied Papered/unmounted requires relaxing and setting

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