30,091 observations
Yellow-legged Hornet
Vespa velutina
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Vespidae ›Genus: Vespa
About
The Asian hornet, also known as the yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina), is a species of hornet indigenous to Southeast Asia. It is of concern as an invasive species in some other countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Yellow-legged Hornet is Vespa velutina.
- Yellow-legged Hornet belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Yellow-legged Hornet belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Yellow-legged Hornet belongs to the class Insecta.
- Yellow-legged Hornet belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
- Yellow-legged Hornet belongs to the family Vespidae.
- Yellow-legged Hornet belongs to the genus Vespa.