What are Hornets?

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About Hornets:

Hornets are a breed of social wasps, living in large, highly organized colonies.
They are a group of 20 species occurring naturally only in Asia, Europe, and Africa, with one species introduced to North America.
Hornets belong to the insect family Vespidae. This family contains each species of hornets as well as wasps such as yellow jackets, paper wasps, potter wasps, and pollen wasps.
Hornets tend to be black or brown with yellow or yellowish markings.
Due to their size, hornets have a reputation for being more dangerous than other wasp species, though they are not always more aggressive.
Hornets release more venom per sting than any other stinging insect.
One species, the northern giant hornet, or Asian giant hornet (V. mandarinia), which is native to Asia, is the largest known wasp species in the world.
Typically, hornets like to build their nests in high areas.
Diet:
- Hornets are known to have a rich diet of sugar and protein, among other things.
- They prey on other insects, including honeybees and social wasps, and chew them into a paste as food for their larvae.

Q1: What are potter wasps?

Potter wasps, belonging to the subfamily Eumeninae within the family Vespidae, are solitary wasps known for their distinctive nest-building behavior. Unlike social wasps, which live in colonies, potter wasps are solitary and construct individual nests made from mud. The nests are usually small, pot-like structures, hence the name “potter wasps.”

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