Large hornet on hand

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This giant hornet was my pet for 7 months. Here she climbs onto my fingers and enjoys a snack of honey.

Note: This is not a Japanese giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia), but a Vespa ducalis, which comes really close in size. It is not a male, as someone claimed, it's a worker. Note the antennae and abdomen - males have an additional segment and a blunt abdomen, and long curved antennae. Their usual lifespan is merely several weeks, which is why I'm surprised myself. She isn't flying simply because she's busy eating. I caught her intending just to take some photos, but decided to keep her later. This is not in any way related to the cicada killer, it is a close relative of the European hornet Vespa crabro and the previously mentioned Japanese giant hornet. They never attack away from the nest. And yes, I have been stung by this species (but not this individual); it hurts somewhat; swollen hand, stiff fingers, but no lasting effect. She died naturally of old age.


Note also that this video is only to document how docile they can be away from the nest, and also the size of this magnificent insect.

Channel: Howto & Style
Uploaded: March 15, 2006 at 4:13 pm
Author: vtropica

Length: 00:00:50
Rating: 4.27
Views: 866007

Tags: Hornet Hong Kong Asia Vespa ducalis wasp bee pet

Video Comments:
DIRTDIRTDIRTNASTY (October 11, 2008 at 7:54 am)
thats big but my dick is way way bigger!
itachi6260 (October 11, 2008 at 7:13 am)
thats pritty cool m8
myageis10 (October 11, 2008 at 4:43 am)
suck my balls!
trollvoodoopriest (October 11, 2008 at 3:20 am)
i'd blow the damn thing away with a 12 gauge...
sdrfgvrfgvsfravgdsvS (October 10, 2008 at 4:20 pm)
don't fly!
Gladiator760 (October 10, 2008 at 10:30 am)
thats really really cool. I love how it knows its you :) and snacks on the honey
myageis10 (October 10, 2008 at 5:12 am)
I did that wonce and let's just say I started running my ass off!
forrest225 (October 10, 2008 at 4:28 am)
Same here. LOL
KristenaLy (October 10, 2008 at 2:58 am)
omg, that's brave .... If I saw a bee that big in my house I would run up to my room and lock the doors....yes that's right LOCK. Probably then call a friend to come and get me LOL
kudgcn43 (October 10, 2008 at 1:24 am)
l m a o
agreed