Lesser Banded Hornet Vespa affinis

A common hornet throughout tropical and subtropical Asia, these banded insects are skilled predators and colony architects. They build impressive paper-like nests and hunt with precision, playing crucial roles in their ecosystems. While they have a fearsome reputation that's not entirely undeserved, they're invaluable to tropical ecosystems, controlling pest insect populations and serving as important food sources for predators. They're not typically aggressive without provocation.