Vespa affinis Lesser Banded Hornet East Java
£4.95 – £7.95
Yellow Banded Hornet
Format: Papered/unmounted, wings spread on card base
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Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Hymenoptera, first named by Linnaeus in 1764
Colour: Overall blackish wasp with yellowish-brown band on the abdomen. On dried specimens the yellow tends to fade to pale brown.
Size: Body length 34mm, Wingspan 48mm
Comments & Applications: A large tropical wasp commonly called the Lesser Banded Hornet because of the yellow band on the abdomen/tail. Gained notoriety in Indonesia for its aggressive behavior and powerful sting, which has a potential for causing a life-threatening anaphylaxis. Dried specimens harmless. 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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