Asian hornetVespa velutina nigrithorax

The overall coloration is dark, with a broad orange band on the abdomen and a thin yellow band on the first segment. The wings are dark and the brown legs have yellow tips. It has a black head with a yellowish-orange face.

WHERE TO FIND IT AT AROUCA GEOPARK

Prohibited Species

Breeding Season September - October

Dimension Max. length: 3.2 cm

Habitat Generalist.

Vespa-asiática  © Avelino Vieira

Vespa-asiática © Avelino Vieira

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