lesser banded hornet
A species of hornet (Vespa affinis) found in Asia. The Japanese name refers to the black-tipped abdomen.
The lesser banded hornet is widely distributed in Southeast Asia.
If you find a lesser banded hornet nest, do not approach it.
Katakana spelling is standard for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly found in older or specialized texts.
Alternate kanji spelling; very rare.
Compound of つまぐろ (black-tipped) + すずめばち (hornet). The name describes the dark tip of the abdomen.