2006-08-08 01:44:56 · 6 answers · asked by Norman de'Plume 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Hornets are large eusocial wasps, reaching up to 35 millimetres (1.5 inches) in length. The true hornets make up the genus Vespa, and are distinguished from other vespines by the width of the vertex (part of the head behind the eyes), which is proportionally larger in Vespa; and by the anteriorly rounded gasters (the section of the abdomen behind the wasp waist).
See:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornet
Euro- wasps are larger than our wasps, but not larger than hornets. There was aplague of these in July 2005, in Norfolk.
"They're bigger than our own variety, carry more venom and nest in the open where youngsters can disturb them."
See:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/4727271.stm
Hope this helps:>)
2006-08-08 01:48:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
there was a wasp in the room at a wedding reception i went to on saturday OH MY GOD it was absolutly massive, like 3 times the size of a normal one, i have no idea what it was.....ive seen hornets, but this one was way bigger, maybe it was a euro jobbie? i didnt stay that long to find out, as soon as i seen it i was out the door!
2006-08-08 01:52:24 · answer #2 · answered by kimeleas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
European wasps (yellowjackets) and Hornets are two totally different genera, Vespula and Vespa respectively.
Hornets are much larger than wasps.
2006-08-08 01:49:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Errr...
I'm scared of insects...>_<
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=difference+between+a+euro-wasp+and+a+hornet&prssweb=Search&ei=UTF-8&fr=FP-tab-web-t500&x=wrt
I helped you to search it but I dare not enter the websites,so...
Good luck!
2006-08-08 01:49:32 · answer #4 · answered by Nickname 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they both eat you
2006-08-08 01:52:57 · answer #5 · answered by dumbchild 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are all evil
2006-08-08 01:48:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋