What's the difference between
a hornet and a wasp?

What's the difference between
a wasp and a hornet?

• A hornet is a member of the wasp family - vespa.
  
  
• Hornets are actually the biggest wasps in Europe and dwarf other members of the wasp family.
  
  
• A common wasp worker will grow to be about 15 mm long whereas a worker hornet will grow to about 25mm long.
  
  
• Common wasps are known for their briht yellow and black colouring while hornets are generally more brown than black.
  
  
• Hornet wings and legs can appear reddish.
  
  
• Both ommon wasps and hornet sting, the latter's sting can be very painful.