Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "Hornets are large, aggressive social wasps known for their size, strength, and powerful sting. They belong to the wasp family and are among the biggest wasps in the world. They live in colonies with a clear hierarchy: a queen, workers, and males. Hornets build paper-like nests by chewing wood fibers mixed with saliva, often in trees, roofs, or wall cavities. Hornets are highly territorial. If their nest is threatened, they can attack in groups. Unlike bees, t