Bald-faced Hornet (Noun)
Meaning
North American hornet.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The bald-faced hornet is a type of North American hornet known for its aggressive behavior and painful sting.
- Hikers in the area were warned about the large nest of a bald-faced hornet hidden in the woods.
- A single bald-faced hornet can eat an entire grasshopper in under a minute, using its powerful jaws to tear it apart.
- When threatened, the bald-faced hornet releases a pheromone that alerts other hornets in the colony to potential danger.
- The distinctive white markings on the face of the bald-faced hornet make it one of the easiest hornets to identify in North America.