All you need to know about the largest hornet species in the world
Can Asian giant hornets kill you?
The Asian giant hornet's sting is lethal to humans.What is the size of an Asian giant hornet?
The queen hornet is around 4 to 5 cm, the worker around 3.5 to 4 cm and the drone around 3.5 to 4 cmWhat is the Asian giant hornet's nest made of?
The Asian giant hornet's nest is constructed from wood fibres and saliva.About the contributors
Femi Ezhuthupallickal Benny
Femi Ezhuthupallickal Benny is a researcher at Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Bangalore. An entomologist by training, she works on edible and therapeutic insects of northeast India. Her primary research interests lie in the fields of insect-plant interactions, entomophagy etc. Apart from research, she is also interested in cooking, planting, insect photography, and pet keeping.
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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