European Hornet

The European Hornet is a large Wasp. It is about an inch long. It's sting hurts about as much as a Yellowjacket's. There is an urban legend that three stings can kill an adult. But these wasps do not deserve this reputation. In fact, it is no more deadly than a Yellowjacket. Like the Bald Face Hornet, it is attracted to lights at night.