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Kara MariaWrath (European hornet), 2021Acrylic on canvas12 x 16 inchesCourtesy Anglim/Trimble
 
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 Native to the UK and Europe, and present in both North and South America, the European hornet is critically endangered largely due to people destroying their nests. A distinct species from the invasive Asian giant hornet currently in the news, European hornets are beneficial pollinators that help to control the populations of other insects.
