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

Has it been eating the hoss muck?! ;D

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

Quote from: Robert_Brenchley on March 19, 2011, 23:35:21
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.

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.