Yellow-vented Hornet (Vespa analis)

Yellow-vented Hornet, a reference photo — Photo: WATANABE Hitoshi 渡辺仁 · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Vespa analis, the yellow-vented hornet, is a species of common hornet found in Southeast Asia.

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 mandarinia — venomous
Vespa ducalis — venomous
Vespa binghami — venomous
Vespa soror — venomous

Classification

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

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