I Think i saw this Guy in My Yard Today

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08-02-2011, 12:39 PM
W1GUH

From wiki:

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Adult eastern cicada killer wasps are large, 1.5 to 5.0 centimetres

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The Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia), including the subspecies Japanese giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia japonica),[1] colloquially known as the yak-killer hornet,[2] is the world's largest hornet, native to temperate and tropical Eastern Asia. Its body length is approximately 50 mm (2 in), with a wingspan of about 76 mm (3 in).[

Last time I did the calculation 50 mm = 5 cm?

Cicada killer:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...iller_Wasp.jpg

Asian Giant:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...ture_Vespa.jpg
08-02-2011, 12:55 PM
W3MIV

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Originally Posted by n2ize

Possibly but what I saw was a lot bigger than the cicada killer.

Raw terror often has that effect.
08-02-2011, 02:03 PM
n2ize

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Originally Posted by W1GUH

From wiki:

Last time I did the calculation 50 mm = 5 cm?

Cicada killer:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...iller_Wasp.jpg

Asian Giant:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...ture_Vespa.jpg

Okay.what saw looked like the thing on the bottom picture. The color of the head,the eyes, the shape of the lower abdomen and the stripes on the lower abdomen match what saw. The things in the upper picture look nothing like what saw. In other words, I did not see a cicada killer.

Now,assuming that I did see the guy on the bottom my next question is, what the heck was he doing here ? I thought he is not supposed to live around here. :(.
08-02-2011, 02:42 PM
W1GUH

"Now,assuming that I did see the guy on the bottom my next question is, what the heck was he doing here ? I thought he is not supposed to live around here. . "

For that reason, I really hope what Albi said is operating here. If those Giant Asian thingies are really here.....:scared::scared::wtf:
08-02-2011, 02:50 PM
n2ize

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Originally Posted by W1GUH

"Now,assuming that I did see the guy on the bottom my next question is, what the heck was he doing here ? I thought he is not supposed to live around here. . "

For that reason, I really hope what Albi said is operating here. If those Giant Asian thingies are really here.....:scared::scared::wtf:

It is remotely possible that fear could have converted it into something that it wasn't. But, I am generally not squeamish or fearful of insects. My father was a beekeeper and I have worked around thousands upon thousands of bees wearing no bee veil , gloves or protection, just my bare hands and a tee shirt and jeans. I also have a pretty good eye for this sort of thing being that would frequently observe bees, wasps,and other types of insects. . I only got scared after realizing what this thing might actually be and how close I was to it.

What I saw the other day was hovering in bright sunlight right in front of me so, I got a very good look at him. And there were plenty of objects very nearby to gauge the size. All I can say is that he looked like the Asian hornet in size and features.

I am going to do some research to find out if Vespa Mandarinia have been sighted in North America. I sort of remember reading somewhere that some unscrupulous dealers may have imported them into the USA for people to keep as "exotic pets". If I ever see it again I will try and make careful note of the colour of its thorax.
08-02-2011, 04:53 PM
W1GUH

Look out for that 6 mm stinger.
08-02-2011, 06:14 PM
KG4CGC

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Originally Posted by W3MIV

Raw terror often has that effect.

That and soiled undergarments.
08-02-2011, 07:20 PM
n2ize

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Originally Posted by W1GUH

Look out for that 6 mm stinger.

BTW,if you are ever confronted by a Vespa Mandarinia don't kill it... especially by crushing it. Or, if you do get out of the area ASAP. It has a pheromone that is released that draws other Vespa Mandarinia to the crime scene to exact revenge on the killer. Also, if you are ever stung by one get out of the area ASAP. When it stings it injects (or sprays) you with that pheremone to attract other Vespa Mandarinia over to you. It also injects a chemical to make the sting much more painful. Along with venom and a neurotoxin. This is definitely not the kind of creature you would want to spend an afternoon with.
08-02-2011, 07:28 PM
W1GUH

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Originally Posted by n2ize

BTW,if you are ever confronted by a Vespa Mandarinia don't kill it... especially by crushing it. Or, if you do get out of the area ASAP. It has a pheromone that is released that draws other Vespa Mandarinia to the crime scene to exact revenge on the killer. Also, if you are ever stung by one get out of the area ASAP. When it stings it injects (or sprays) you with that pheremone to attract other Vespa Mandarinia over to you. It also injects a chemical to make the stink much more painful. Along with venom and a neurotoxin. This is definitely not the kind of creature you would want to spend an afternoon with.

I read that, too...but had forgotten. Man, this time I really, really hope you mis-identified the critter. It would not be a good thing to have these all over the place. But even more importantly....the way they can wipe out a beehive would really spell trouble.

I'd rather have gypsy moths.
08-02-2011, 07:35 PM
NA4BH

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Originally Posted by n2ize

BTW,if you are ever confronted by a Vespa don't kill it... especially by crushing it. Or, if you do get out of the area ASAP. It has a pheromone that is released that draws other Vespa owners to the crime scene to exact revenge on the killer. Also, if you are ever stung by one get out of the area ASAP.

http://extratv.warnerbros.com/images...1006/vespa.jpg

Who knew they were dangerous? WHO KNEW?

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