Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "The Asian giant hornet is the largest hornet species in the world, scientifically known as Vespa mandarinia. Native to East and Southeast Asia, it inhabits forested and mountainous regions, where it builds underground nests. Adults can reach up to 5 cm (2 inches) in body length, with a wingspan of about 7.5 cm (3 inches)—making it unmistakable in size and presence. It is a powerful predator of other insects, especially bees. A small group can overwhelm an ent