Assorted hornet set. Includes Asian giant hornets, etc.

This is a collection of various wasp specimens, including the Asian giant hornet.

Collected outdoors in Niigata Prefecture between 2024 and 2026.
Killed with alcohol and then dried.

Collected November 2024
Asian Giant Hornet (Male)

Collected 2025
Asian Giant Hornet (Worker)
Japanese Giant Hornet (Worker)
Oriental Hornet
Japanese Yellow Hornet
Asian Hornet
Bumblebee
Asian Giant Hornet (common name, likely referring to a different species than the above)
Black-legged Meadow Wasp
Honeybee

Collected February 2026
Japanese Giant Hornet Queen

Total: 11 specimens

The male Asian giant hornet is rare as it only appears during mating flights for egg-laying. It does not have a stinger and cannot sting; only females sting.

The Oriental Hornet may also be a male, as its abdomen tip is not pointed.

The wasp names are based on amateur research and may be incorrect.

How about using these for a comparative study of different hornet species?

To preserve them, after drying, they were frozen for over 2 days (to kill insects and prevent damage from pests). They are then placed in a plastic case with a desiccant and the lid is completely sealed with tape to prevent any pest infestation.

The specimens will be shipped in the display plastic case shown in the photos, secured with insect pins to a styrofoam board.
The lid of the plastic case is taped shut; please remove the tape when opening.

They will be shipped using RakuRaku Mercari便 with cushioning material and a fragile sticker. However, we cannot be held responsible for any damage during transit. Please only purchase if you understand and accept this.

If you purchase two sets of these specimens in plastic cases, we will offer a discount of approximately 500 yen on shipping. Please let us know via comment or bundle purchase request.

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