Bug FAQBlack-bellied Hornet
Vespa basalis · Order: Hymenoptera · Family: Vespidae
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The black-bellied hornet is native to Taiwan. It is considered one of the most dangerous hornets on the island, and its venom can cause edema. A colony may contain up to about five thousand workers.
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Does it bite or sting?
Its sting is painful and can induce edema.
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Where it lives
It is one of the most dangerous hornet species on Taiwan and its venom can cause swelling.
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Life cycle
Colonies may reach up to five thousand individuals.
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Where it comes from
The species is native to Taiwan.
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Questions people ask
How dangerous is the sting of a black-bellied hornet?
Its sting can cause swelling (edema) in people.
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How large can a black-bellied hornet colony get?
A colony may contain as many as five thousand hornets.
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Same family (Vespidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-bellied_hornet
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