hornet

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As reported in the journal Ecosphere, Sugiura found clear evidence that adult pond frogs actively launched attacks on workers of all three hornet species.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2025

This suggests that the frogs in the study may have developed a dual resistance to both the painful and harmful effects of hornet venom, allowing them to successfully hunt and consume hornet workers.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2025

All of those within the hive need fed and the Asian hornet can eat up to 50 honey bees a day.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

Let’s return to one of our original questions: Why don’t our institutions, with the exception of the hornet eradication apparatus, work?

From Slate • Dec. 19, 2024

Reynie’s throat tightened, and he glanced at Sticky, who looked as if he’d been stung by a hornet.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart