Is it an oriental hornet?
Oriental hornet (Vespa orientalis)
- Reddish-brown body, about 2.5–3.5 cm long
- One or two bright yellow bands near the end of the body
- Yellow face
- Nests in the ground, in walls, roofs and shutters
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Wasp (for example the European paper wasp)
- Black and yellow stripes
- Thin waist, about 1.5 cm
- Small open paper nest
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Honey bee
- Brown and hairy, about 1.2 cm
- Bees are protected and useful: call a beekeeper for a swarm
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Stay safe
- Keep a safe distance from a nest. Do not block the way in and out.
- Keep children and pets away.
- Do not try to destroy a nest yourself. Call a professional.
- If somebody is stung and has difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or feels faint, call 112 immediately.