First sighting for me this spring of Hornet in Normanby Park this morning - I have no idea what’s going on here so if any does know please leave a comment. I thought Hornet’s made a large paper nest like Wasps but then why is this Hornet excavating this hole in the ground?
The Queen hornet is chewing up the rotten wood to pulp it to paper, which she will then use to build her nest. Shes done well to survive the harsh winter you've just endured in Lincolnshire.
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Hi Claire,it is possibly building a nest underground as i have found nests like this on several occasions.
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