Southern Giant Hornet (Vespa soror)

Southern Giant Hornet, a reference photo — Photo: Rushen · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Vespa soror, also known as the southern giant hornet, is a species of hornet present in India, Northern Thailand, Laos, Northern Vietnam, and parts of South China, including Hong Kong, Guangdong, Fujian, and Hainan Island.

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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.

Easily confused with

Vespa ducalis — venomous
Vespa mandarinia — venomous
Vespa analis — venomous

Classification

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

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