15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
European Hornet (Vespa cabro)

European Hornets are often insect bycatch in light traps while trying to capture and identify moths during the UK summer. However, they are impressive Hymenopterans that are always welcome in the trap!

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2015
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Camera: PENTAX *ist DL2
Copyright: © JOSH PHANGURHA