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Oriental Hornet

Vespa orientalis

About

A large reddish-brown hornet with a distinctive yellow band on the abdomen. It is uniquely adapted to hot, arid climates across the Middle East and Central Asia.

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Did You Know?

Its yellow abdominal stripe can harvest solar energy, making it the only known animal with a natural photovoltaic structure.