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Insects
Hornet
Vespa crabro
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- 30-120 days
- Weight
- 0.0005 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Hornet (Vespa crabro) is a omnivore species found in Europe, Asia, North America. It typically lives 30-120 days, weighing around 0.0005 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the hornet: European hornets are the only social wasps active at night.
Insects are the most numerous group of animals on Earth, making up over half of all known living species. Despite their small size, they play essential roles in pollination, decomposition, and the food chain.