These massive European Hornets decided to build their nest in this tree. I would NOT want to be the one to have to remove it 😳🐝 | LADbible

There’s a snake...err, hornet....in my boot!🐝European hornets (Vespa crabro) are true hornets introduced from Europe in the mid-1800’s. They are predators of many pest species of insects but could also be considered pests themselves since they damage trees and shrubs by girdling twigs and branches while feeding on sap. Unlike our native baldfaced hornets (which are technically yellowjackets - Dolichovespula maculata) that build exposed, aerial nests; European hornets typically construct large n

European hornets mating with the big queen. The males will die afterwards. European hornets in the UK are large, generally docile predators that are important for controlling pest insects, and are active at night when they are attracted to lights. Unlike their reputation, they are not aggressive and are unlikely to sting unless provoked, using their venom to hunt prey, not to harm humans. They also feed on tree sap, nectar, and ripe fruit. Behavior and diet Nocturnal and attracted to light: Unli