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Title: Pic: European hornet and honey bee.
Post by: van from Arkansas on June 13, 2020, 08:50:34 PM
There back!!!  European hornet is missing its head, tried to sting me it did but I prevailed and took a picture with a honey bee for size comparison.  Those hornets are terrifying to me, they are so huge.  I am afraid of those rascals and bee suits are no protection.  That is why I kill every hornet I see.

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Title: Re: Pic: European hornet and honey bee.
Post by: Nock on June 13, 2020, 09:34:01 PM
It felt good getting that Queen awhile back.
Title: Re: Pic: European hornet and honey bee.
Post by: Ben Framed on June 13, 2020, 09:52:18 PM
Wow, I see why Mr Van, they are huge! So far there are none in my area that I have seen or heard of. Is this a mountainous thing with them? Are they mostly found in the mountains or are they in other areas?
Title: Re: Pic: European hornet and honey bee.
Post by: The15thMember on June 13, 2020, 10:31:42 PM
Quote from: Ben Framed on June 13, 2020, 09:52:18 PM
Wow, I see why Mr Van, they are huge! So far there are none in my area that I have seen or heard of. Is this a mountainous thing with them? Are they mostly found in the mountains or are they in other areas?
I believe they are found across the Eastern US. 
Title: Re: Pic: European hornet and honey bee.
Post by: van from Arkansas on June 13, 2020, 10:54:02 PM
Southeast US, except Alabama and Florida.
Title: Re: Pic: European hornet and honey bee.
Post by: CoolBees on June 13, 2020, 11:39:54 PM
Yikes! Great pic Mr. Van. Bee safe.