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Hornisse

Vespa crabro

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Class

Insecta (Insekten)

Order

Hymenoptera (Hautflügler)

Species

Vespa crabro (Hornisse)

Names in Other Languages

German Hornisse

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hornisse?

The scientific name of Hornisse is Vespa crabro. It belongs to the genus Vespa.

What is the conservation status of Hornisse?

Hornisse (Vespa crabro) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Hornisse live?

Hornisse is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Hornisse belong to?

Hornisse (Vespa crabro) belongs to the genus Vespa, which is part of the taxonomic family Vespidae.

What kingdom does Hornisse belong to?

Hornisse (Vespa crabro) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Hornisse?

The closest relatives of Hornisse in the genus Vespa include Asian Hornet.