Evidence Centre
European hornet evidence
Vespa crabro
Photographs of the signs that european hornets leave behind, each labelled with what it may indicate. Compare what you have found at your property against these references.
If the signs here match what you have found, the treatment side is covered under same-day wasp nest removal.
IdentificationEuropean hornet identification
European hornet (Vespa crabro) — noticeably larger than a common wasp, with brown and yellow markings.
What this may indicate: Confirms species. Hornets are frequently reported when the insect is in fact a large queen wasp.
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- Not specified
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- Reference
Educational Reference ImageRelated treatment