Biker
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Living in France we have a lot of hornets. Anyway I'm glad you finally found the answer you were seeking.
Basic rule of thumb (and I'm not expert) a wasp is a wasp whereas a hornet looks exactly like a wasp but comes in a super-sized familiy serving. Think Twins starring Danny Devito and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Arnie would be the hornet, and the scale's about right too.
I've seen examples them droning about in our conservatory over 40mm long. Apparently if you get stung by one it's a hospital visit, if you get stung by three at one time you risk a serious case of death. Assuming you haven't already died of fright before hand.
I'm not sure if their sting is a killer or your own anaphylactic shock reaction to it. Whatever, they're more docile than a wasp and don't have that big man in a small body attitude.
We've got a pear tree in our garden and they love munching on those pears. I saw one eating merrily away and so I went in closer for a look. I swear he turned his head slowly mind, and gave me a look which said; "Don't even think about it pal, this pear's mine" I walked away trying not to make eye contact. Lucky for me I don't like pears so I let him continue eating.
He who turns and runs away can live to run away another day. Old family motto of mine.
Melonfish check your post soon I'll send you a live sample of one in a parcel.
Basic rule of thumb (and I'm not expert) a wasp is a wasp whereas a hornet looks exactly like a wasp but comes in a super-sized familiy serving. Think Twins starring Danny Devito and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Arnie would be the hornet, and the scale's about right too.
I've seen examples them droning about in our conservatory over 40mm long. Apparently if you get stung by one it's a hospital visit, if you get stung by three at one time you risk a serious case of death. Assuming you haven't already died of fright before hand.
I'm not sure if their sting is a killer or your own anaphylactic shock reaction to it. Whatever, they're more docile than a wasp and don't have that big man in a small body attitude.
We've got a pear tree in our garden and they love munching on those pears. I saw one eating merrily away and so I went in closer for a look. I swear he turned his head slowly mind, and gave me a look which said; "Don't even think about it pal, this pear's mine" I walked away trying not to make eye contact. Lucky for me I don't like pears so I let him continue eating.
He who turns and runs away can live to run away another day. Old family motto of mine.
Melonfish check your post soon I'll send you a live sample of one in a parcel.