Hornets in JapanVespa crabro flavofasciata
Text generated by Thomas Rickinger In Japanese, Vespa crabro is called "the hornet that has yellow and black marks of wave on the stomach". Vespa crabro is smaller than Vespa mandarinia, the largest hornet in Japan, and from Vespa crabro's head to tail size is about 21-30mm. An almost entirely yellow head, black scutellum and unusual broad black stripes on the gaster characterize this color form in color pattern. Vespa crabro flavofasciata is a semi-specialized predator. It preys on various insects, but preferably on medium to large-sized cicadas. In some years more than 95% of its prey consists of cicadas.
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Place: Hankoyama Park in Koshi Town, Kikuchi County,
Kumamoto, JAPAN
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