19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Mobile
Reflection of a hornet

This hornet was elusive. He was in my hair while I was laying in bed to go to sleep. I had heard him buzzing earlier but thought it was a neighbor weed eating. So I brushed whatever it was and looked to find out if it was anything. Put the side of my foot on him looking for him. Screamed in pain and kicked him off my foot somehow. Couldn't find him. He flew by my head. Couldn't find him again, ran and got a cup anyway. Finally found him, caught him in a plastic cup and set him free outside. I took a few pictures before I let him out. It looks to me like a reflection on a can. I wouldn't recommend a hornet sting. It's painful for 24 hours. I would recommend watching out where you step in the woods for a nest in decayed wood or a nest and don't disturb it. And I would recommend checking a buzzing noise in your room if you should hear one.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2021
Date Uploaded: 05.2021
Photo Location: Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Camera: moto g stylus
Copyright: © Carol Porth