On March 1, 2024, a pair of hornets was observed in the act of mating in a quiet garden. The larger female, with her distinct black and yellow stripes, was closely followed by the male, who was smaller but equally marked.

Stock photo: On March 1, 2024, a pair of hornets was observed in the act of mating in a quiet garden. The larger female, with her distinct black and yellow stripes, was closely followed by the male, who was smaller but equally marked. was taken by lahcenelmalme .