hornet

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As reported in the journal Ecosphere, Sugiura found clear evidence that adult pond frogs actively launched attacks on workers of all three hornet species.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2025

To investigate whether pond frogs evade or tolerate these potentially lethal stings, Sugiura presented individual adult frogs with workers of three hornet species, Vespa simillima, V. analis, and V. mandarinia, in controlled laboratory trials.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2025

If you spot an Asian hornet, take a photograph of it and upload it to the Asian Hornet Watch app.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

In England, bee inspectors have been playing their part in the fight against the Asian hornet.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

Sam was quivering, the fine, delicate fear-quivering of a hornet suspended in the air, undecided between fear and hate.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury