Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Asian Hornet vs European Hornet

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

Asian Hornet

Asian Hornet

0.03 m

Human

1.75 m

European Hornet

European Hornet

0.035 m

Asian HornetEuropean Hornet
Weight0.2–0.6 g0.5–1 g
Length1.7–3 cm1.8–3.5 cm
Wingspan3.5–5 cm3.5–5 cm
Top Speed30 km/h21 km/h
Lifespan0.041–1 yrs0.041–1 yrs
Incubation5 days5 days
Offspring4000–15000 200–400
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatForest, Woodland, Garden, Urban, FarmlandForest, Woodland, Farmland, Garden, Urban, Grassland
RegionsEurope, AsiaNordics, Europe, Asia
FamilyVespidaeVespidae
OrderHymenopteraHymenoptera