median wasp
Scientific name Dolichovespula media. A species of wasp; the name is usually written in katakana.
The median wasp is a species of wasp distributed in Europe.
Standard katakana spelling for this species name.
Kanji spelling is rare and mostly used in scientific or specialized contexts; the katakana form is standard.
Compound of 黄帯 (yellow band), 頬長 (long cheek), and 雀蜂 (hornet), describing its appearance. The exact derivation is uncertain.