STK-ID 50655

VAR (LA MS MCU CU) Small Japanese giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia japonica) nest hangs from tree roots above. Larvae and pupae fill nest and adult hornets crawl over it. One hornet is noticeably larger than others and may be queen. Hornets interact with each other and look after young. Brief view of nest without hornets.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
HORNETS FROM HELL
Location
Japan
Year
2002
Collection
National Geographic
Available formats
Digital Bétacam, Digital Video Disk
Shooting format
Digital Betacam Anamorphic
Aspect ratio
ANAMORPHIC, 4/3