Jonzjob Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I realise that it isn't a very good photo, but it was a close as I was prepaired to get to the nest without being in my car...[IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/Johns/Hornet.jpg[/IMG]I think that it's about 1 1/2" long and is nesting about 20 foot up in a plane tree. Any ideas as to what type it is please? European or Asian? Cause if it's Asian I need to inform someone.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loirette Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 The Asian hornet is reconisable by it's yellow feet. It is not clear from your pic JJ what colour the feet are. Are you able to get close enough to see the feet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Anything like this? http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/sep/25/predatory-hornet-sighting-paris-france Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 Unfortunately Loirette they don't seem to be all the same? Not if this lot is anything to go by?http://www.google.fr/search?q=asian+hornets&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=An0&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=r8J5Tr6xK6SP0AXOqbjPAQ&ved=0CDYQsAQ&biw=1256&bih=658Sorry about the long link[:$]As to getting close enough to get a really good look, the nest is in the hollow, upward facing, of a big platan tree and at least 20 foot up[:-))]This may show it better?[IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/Johns/Hornet2.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyboop Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Is it a Frelon?http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ0xs751bFne1JTSnx1A84H80gGOOUgmIq8Z3yHtuS1u-Lx0Yj- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loirette Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Yes, I see what you mean JJ. They certainly look on the large side. Sorry bit inconclusive on my part but whatever you do, take care if you get close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 [quote user="bettyboop"]Is it a Frelon?http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ0xs751bFne1JTSnx1A84H80gGOOUgmIq8Z3yHtuS1u-Lx0Yj-[/quote]Certainly a frelon BB, but what kind? If it's one of our Asian friends then I need to inform someone, 'cause it ain't a nice friend to have in the village and will destroy any bees nests it finds...I will definately be VERY carefull Loirette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericd Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Frelons Asiatiques have a darker body (more black than yellow). Your picture is of European Hornets. Here is a link showing pictures of both.http://www.frelon-asiatique.com/vespa_crabo_et_velutina.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 I'll bet those pins sting[:-))]Ta for the link Eric, but if you look at my earlier link it shows that the colour differs. Some being quite yellow, some darker. Bit like the colour difference in buzzards with some almost white and some very dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericd Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Yours are Europeans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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