Hi, its about 30 mm long, and yes it was. I was told its an Asian hornet.
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wild edgesThe north west of south east WalesPosts: 8,837
No that's a European hornet. The yellow tail/abdomen with dots is distinctive. An asian hornet would have a dark tail with only one yellow segment.
Interesting if it was hibernating in your heap though. Wasp queens seem to like dry places like inside my bl**dy gloves that I leave in the greenhouse.
Yep a European hornet. Despite their fearsome appearance they are less aggressive than most wasp species. If you get close to a nest they will buzz around you. If you pay no heed they will then bounce off you. If you still don't clear off, only then will they sting. So quite considerate really
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Ive been told it's an european hornet because of the different colouring on it's back, I think it's correct after checking the insect. Cheers .