close up of an Oriental hornet, (Vespa orientalis) on white background. Oriental hornet, is a social insect of the family Vespidae. The Oriental horne

close up of an Oriental hornet, (Vespa orientalis) on white background. Oriental hornet, is a social insect of the family Vespidae. The Oriental horne Stock Photo
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PhotoStock-Israel / Alamy Stock Photo

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R91RWF

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23.2 MB (326.6 KB Compressed download)

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2848 x 2848 px | 24.1 x 24.1 cm | 9.5 x 9.5 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

29 November 2018

Photographer:

Ilan D Rosen

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close up of an Oriental hornet, (Vespa orientalis) on white background. Oriental hornet, is a social insect of the family Vespidae. The Oriental hornet lives in seasonal colonies consisting of caste system dominated by a queen. The hornet builds its nests underground and communicates using sound vibrations. The hornet has a yellow stripe on its cuticle (exoskeleton) which can absorb sunlight to generate a small electrical potential. Photographed in Israel in November