INSECTS
European Hornet
30–35 mmLength
Hymenopteran in the family Vespidae 30–35 mm long. Introduced to Québec. Lives on the tundra. Feeds on animal prey.
There are 166 observations of European Hornet in Québec, mostly in Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Laurentides, and it has been reported in 6 of the 17 regions. They peak in May, June and September and become rare from November to April.
