This hornet has caught a bee:
It is filleting it, while hanging from a tree branch. The head has already been removed:
Snap, and there goes a wing:
Some further trimming, and the former honey bee is ready for transport back to the hornet's nest:
Hornets don't hunt bees and other insects to eat them; they fillet them and feed them to the little young hornets.
Isn't that cute?
They’re just kissing right dad? They’re friends right?
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Yes son, they're just hugging, but the big one doesn't know its own strength. Always hug carefully and safely!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Aw that is cute, such delightful things!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Very well caught!
From the looks of it, this is a European hornet (Vespa crabro) working on a European honey bee (Apis mellifera), am I correct?
Buy a Real Comment! Comment: 10 STEEM. Defence in debates, max. 5 comments: 40 STEEM. No refunds.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Yes you are!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Kiddos! Dinner is ready!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Quite goods one...i too got a hornet..sitying on my lappy..
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Not sure about cuteness, but one thing I know for sure - you're courageous photographer
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Not really; this species of hornet is quite friendly to humans. They don't like you standing too close to their nest, but they will even warn you first before they attack. Take a step back and all is well.
Besides, this one had its hands full ...
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
what a polite species :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I see it here also.... this big bugs eat everything :))
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
They will catch anything. This one was hanging out near a bees' nest earlier, all it had to do was fly past and grab one.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
You must make a video when they make this :))
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Such a amazing photography :) well done !
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
good work @ocrdu which successfully photographed hornets and honey bees activities. continue to work and always success @ocrdu
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Such an AESTETIC shot
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit