Duel Between Queens: Paper Wasp vs. Yellow Hornet

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Published 2024-06-25

In this video, we capture the intense struggle between a Yellow Hornet (Vespa simillima xanthoptera) and a Paper Wasp inside a birdhouse. Originally set up to protect wild birds, the birdhouse becomes the battleground for these two insect queens. The Yellow Hornet queen has taken residence, and surprisingly, a Paper Wasp nest is also found nearby. As the two cannot coexist in the limited space, the Paper Wasp queen launches an attack on the Yellow Hornet. Follow the fascinating and dramatic events that unfold as the Yellow Hornet queen defends her territory, and witness the natural survival challenges these insects face. This video offers a captivating glimpse into the harsh realities of nature's survival of the fittest.

All Comments (21)

@InfestationPony 3 days ago

Finally, we've seen it whole.
@zenithvesper7057 2 days ago

I never noticed how much personality wasps and hornet have. Wow.
@Rudy_Play 3 days ago

Is it possible that the paper wasp Queen decided to build a new nest, away from the hornets?
@jamestomlin5525 3 days ago

I feel for the paper wasp, dang
@jayjacobl4667 3 days ago

I'd have expected the Yellow Hornet queen to attack the Paper Wasp larvae as an easy food source, but I guess it didn't happen.
@matthewfontanez8646 3 days ago

The Wasp is like Come over here and face me
@fegolem yesterday

I've never seen someone hand-feed a wasp or hornet before. And they were so calm. Very neat.
@SIBEEMAN 2 days ago

I’m surprised that the hornet never ate the wasp larvae to feed its brood?
@KanesTemple 3 days ago

This was so cool to witness as it happened, thank you so much for uploading this and the previous clips!
@MegaHalofan11 2 days ago

"Who are you?" "Who am I?! I'm the Queen of this hive! Who are YOU?!"
@4rr0w924 2 days ago

Our Dolichiovespula maculata queens in the USA also put paper fibers on top of the cocoons for some reason. They disappear though so I guess they are reused for something useful.
@cooleecoolee9504 3 days ago

Team Fortress 2 lore:
@shiroamakusa8075 yesterday

"This birdhouse is too small for the both of us, gringo!"
@fmthebaron 3 days ago

Paper Wasp went out to get some milk.
@bizzweed 3 days ago

Was watching the shorts, this was really good! Thankyou for the time you put in to recording and making this! 👍🏻 👌
@JoeMcLutz 3 days ago

...excellent documentary! Thanks! 👍🏻
@viktoramper 3 days ago

Thanks. I am interested in a creeping and fascinating-way. Really nice.
@hueypju 2 days ago

Beautiful video. Thank you so much for posting.
@francisjones721 2 days ago

Excellent work! Many thanks for creating and sharing.
@hermanjohnson9180 yesterday

Truly fascinating. I appreciate You all's findings.