Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "The giant Asian hornet is the largest hornet in the world and one of the most powerful insect predators. Native to East and Southeast Asia, it can reach up to 5 cm in length, with massive mandibles used to hunt other insects. It mainly targets bees, especially honeybee colonies. A small group of these hornets can wipe out an entire hive in a short time by decapitating bees and carrying the thoraxes back to feed their larvae. Its sting delivers a large amount

Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "Bees are flying insects essential to life on Earth, best known for their role as pollinators. As they move from flower to flower collecting nectar and pollen, they help plants reproduce—supporting crops, wild plants, and entire ecosystems. There are thousands of bee species, ranging from honeybees and bumblebees to solitary bees. Not all bees make honey, but all play a role in pollination. Bees communicate using movement and scent, most famously through the w