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Hornets and WaspsWhat kind of bee is this??
My husband was mowing the grass the other day and several of these bees came out of a tree and stung him. I can’t figure out what kind of bee this might be? Its very red almost and exceptionally large. Their bodies are longer than a quarter. For now, we are calling them “School Bus Bees” because of their size. We wonder if we should not do something about them because their nest seems to be getting much larger. Help! Thanks,
Heather Tierney
Hi Heather,
The Giant Hornet or European Hornet, Vespa crabro, was introduced to the eastern part of North America from Europe. Like all social wasps, they will defend their nest. They must have felt threatened by the lawn mower.
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