Australian Hornet (species: Abispa (abispa) ephippium) in Castle Cove, Sydney (Gaia Guide)
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Abispa (abispa) ephippium
Australian Hornet


©James Niland: Australian Hornet (Abispa (abispa) ephippium)

©Bill & Mark Bell: Australian Hornet (Abispa (abispa) ephippium)

©Bill Bell and Mark Bell: Australian Hornet (Abispa (abispa) ephippium)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Arthropoda
Class Insecta
Order Hymenoptera
Family Vespidae
Genus Abispa
Species Abispa (abispa) ephippium

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 4.5 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Wingspan data is not yet available.

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is native to the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia states of Australia. (Wikipedia)

Behaviour

The Australian hornet is a solitary insect, forming small mud nests against buildings and other structures. (Wikipedia)

Diet

The adult wasp feeds off flower nectar, while the larvae are fed caterpillars captured by the female. (Wikipedia)

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