The Asian Giant Hornet, also known as Vespa mandarinia, is the largest hornet species in the world, measuring up to 2 inches in length. Native to Asia, it has a distinctive yellow-orange head and a dark brown body with yellow stripes. These hornets are known for their powerful stings, which can be painful to humans and potentially dangerous to those allergic to their venom. Asian Giant Hornets primarily feed on other insects, particularly honeybees, which they hunt to provide protein for their larvae. They can form large colonies, and their presence can threaten local ecosystems and agriculture, especially in areas where they invade outside their native range.