Yellow-legged Hornet

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Vespa velutina

Yellow-legged Hornet, a reference photo
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina), also known as the yellow-legged hornet or Asian predatory wasp, is a species of hornet indigenous to Southeast Asia.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

Venomous. The note covers its whole genus. Hornets; stings, serious allergic reactions Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Hymenoptera
Family
Vespidae
Genus
Vespa
Species
Vespa velutina

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