Biggun' innit?

[telboy]

Found today in my horse manure heap. A hornet I trust, sorry about the poor colours - it was late afternoon.

[pumpkinlover]

Has it been eating the hoss muck?!

[Robert_Brenchley]

You're quite right, it's a hornet. Don't worry, they're not aggressive.

[poppie1]

You're quite right, it's a hornet. Don't worry, they're not aggressive.

hiya robert,
why is it when we see a hornet,that we think omg quick run or swat it?(if you dare that is)
until 5 yrs ago,i had only ever seen one hornet in 35 yrs,moved to bedfordshire and its teeming with them where we live?
i do worry,especially with young children in the house.

[Robert_Brenchley]

Don't worry, they're not aggressive at all. Like most stinging insects, they'll only get you under extreme provocation. I don't know where their reputation comes from.