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  • From: "Lawrence F. London, Jr." <lflj@intrex.net>
  • To: permaculture <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: [permaculture] Interesting blog on dangerous insects to watch out for if you're in the bush - Re: Hornets From Hell
  • Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:16:15 -0500

Lawrence F. London, Jr. wrote:

Japanese giant hornets pack a venomous sting so strong it can dissolve human
tissue. But when a hornet scout enters a
beehive, watch as the bees turn the tables on their enemy and literally bake
the predator to death!

National Geographic video:

Taking out the scout:
Hornets From Hell vs. Japanese Honeybees:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUQt6TP2ank
Taking out the entire attack force:
Japanese Bees Swarm Tactic:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtFVQe4JRmA&feature=related

More info on dangerous arthropods:

The 5 Most Horrifying Bugs in the World
http://www.cracked.com/article_15816_5-most-horrifying-bugs-in-world.html









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