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Revision as of 18:38, 7 February 2005 by Ahoerstemeier (talk | contribs) (de:Hornisse)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The European hornet Vespa crabro is the largest European wasp. The female queen measures 25 to 35 mm long, males and workers are smaller. In males, the antennae have 13 segments, while females have 12. The male abdomen is composed of 7 visible segments, while that of the female has 6; females are equipped with an ovipositor.
Eyes are deeply indented, shaped like a C.
Wings are reddish-orange, the petiolated abdomen is orange striped with brown.
Hornets belong to the order or group Hymenoptera.