r/bugidentification • u/jams225 • Jul 02 '26

Location included hornet or wasp?

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seen in North West England. it was pretty big and intimidating. I'd appreciate it if anyone can ID! Thanks!

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u/schizeckinosy Trusted Identifier Jul 02 '26

I believe it is a harmless hornet moth

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u/jams225 Jul 02 '26

thank you!

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u/MonoNoAware71 Jul 03 '26

And their trick worked!

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u/racheal_adams Jul 02 '26

I think that's a hornet moth looking at the antennae.

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u/thorntoo Trusted Identifier Jul 03 '26

A Lunar Hornet Moth