Australian hornet Australian hornet The Australian hornet ("Abispa ephippium"), actually a type of potter wasp or "mason wasp", is a vespid insect native to the Australian states and territories of the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia. The Australian hornet is a solitary insect, forming small nests against buildings and other structures. The adult wasp feeds off flower nectar, while the larvae are fed caterpillars captured by the female. "A. ephippium" is in length. The insect is mostly orange, with a large central black patch on the top of the thorax, and a wide black
USS Hornet (CV-8) the USS "Hornet" Museum docked in Alameda, California. Other than the light carrier and a number of smaller escort carriers, "Hornet" was the last American fleet carrier ever sunk by enemy fire. "Hornet" was awarded four battle stars during World War II. In addition, Torpedo Squadron 8 flying from "Hornet" was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. "for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service beyond the call of duty" during the Battle of Midway. USS Hornet (CV-8) USS "Hornet" (CV-8), the seventh ship to carry the name "Hornet", was a of the United States Navy. During World War II in the Pacific