Asian Giant Hornet inhabits dense woodland. It has a shell skin type. The preferred food type is carnivore. The life span is 3 - 5 months. Asian Giant Hornet (vespa mandarinia) has a size 2.7cm - 5.5cm (1.1in - 2.2in).
Facts about asian giant hornets
Name | Asian Giant Hornet |
Scientific Name | Vespa mandarinia |
Size (L) | 2.7cm - 5.5cm (1.1in - 2.2in) |
Order | Hymenoptera |
Life Span | 3 - 5 months |
Colour | Black, brown, red, orange, yellow |
Family | Vespidae |
Diet | Carnivore |
Lifestyle | Diurnal |
Habitat | Dense woodland |
Group | Wasp |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Arthropoda |
Distinctive Features | Wide black and orange body and large mandibles |
Prey | Bees, honeybees, insects, wasps |
Genus | Vespa |
Common Name | Asian giant hornet |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Skin Type | Shell |
Class | Insecta |
Predators | Human |