The Yellow Hornets and the Tyrant Queen - 2008

The dramatic life of a colony of Japanese yellow hornets begins in spring as a lone queen builds a small nest. Within weeks, it grows into a fortress bigger than a beer barrel. Spectacular macro footage shows thousands of workers constantly enlarging the nest, hunting for insects in the nearby fields, and defending their fortress against attacks by giant hornets.

22min
2008
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

About The Yellow Hornets and the Tyrant Queen

The Yellow Hornets and the Tyrant Queen Overview

The dramatic life of a colony of Japanese yellow hornets begins in spring as a lone queen builds a small nest. Within weeks, it grows into a fortress bigger than a beer barrel. Spectacular macro footage shows thousands of workers constantly enlarging the nest, hunting for insects in the nearby fields, and defending their fortress against attacks by giant hornets.

Runtime: 22min

Extra details

Original Title: The Yellow Hornets and the Tyrant Queen
Original Language: English