calorgas
Generic middle-aged man
I've only seen one or two hornets round my way (Somerset) in the last 10 years or so, which is a shame as I'd like to see more. I quite like wasps, they're entertaining to watch going about their business and I like their 'I don't give a shit about you' attitude. I've been stung a couple of times and it's not that bad at all (though obviously I'm not allergic etc), just a regular sort of sting that diminishes to little more than nettle sting level after 15 mins or so. In fact I'd much rather be stung by a wasp than bitten by a horsefly as those remain itchy for days on end - seem to be fewer of those around so far this summer. The wasps come and graze on our larch cladding to build their nests from, leaving little nibble trails.
Loads of dragonflies around this year of various sizes and colours, must have been a good summer for them.
Loads of dragonflies around this year of various sizes and colours, must have been a good summer for them.