So for the last year, I have been calling the nest in our Japanese maple tree, a "Wasps nest." I now believe it is a Hornet's nest, based on the description of the nests, and the description of the hornets. Although there are Wasps that are called "Paper wasps" and their nests look similar to our paper nest in the tree, so I am still confused. I have wanted to cut the nest down during the winter when it was cold and after they abandoned their nest. The information I found said that they never re-use a nest. So I never got the nest cut down. I did want to do that, and then cut it in half to see what the inside looked like. Well, imagine my surprise when I found a large part of the nest lying in the driveway. It had disintegrated from weathering and broke apart.
And here you can see a close up of the hexagon openings. I am just stunned by this design. We we were so lucky to have the hornets in our tree They never once bothered us, and it was so interesting to watch them, and now, to see what great engineers they are!
2 comments:
Thank you for your research and photos. I did not know that hornets would not re-use their nests. Amazing engineers indeed.
Joan
I love this closeup photo of the hornets nest. It is just amazing! I also did not know that they do not reuse a nest. Betsey
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