Largest species of hornet
- 記録保持者
- Asian giant hornet, Vespa mandarinia
- 場所
- Japan (,,,)
- 達成日
- 01 April 2005
The Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) is native to the mountains of Japan and can grow to be 5.5 centimetres (2.2 inches) long, with a wingspan of approximately 7.6 centimetres (3 inches). Its sting is about 0.6 centimetres (0.25 inches) long and can inject a venom so powerful that it dissolves human tissue.