Hornet hornets may often be black and white. There is also a related genus of Asian nocturnal vespines, "Provespa", which are referred to as "night wasps" or "night hornets", though they are not true hornets. Some other large wasps are sometimes referred to as hornets, most notably the bald-faced hornet ("Dolichovespula maculata") found in North America. It is set apart by its black and ivory coloration. The name "hornet" is used for this and related species primarily because of their habit of making aerial nests (similar to the true hornets) rather than subterranean nests. Another example is the Australian hornet ("Abispa
USS Hornet (CV-12) USS Hornet (CV-12) USS "Hornet" (CV/CVA/CVS-12) is a United States Navy aircraft carrier of the "Essex" class. Construction started in August 1942. She was originally named but was renamed in honor of the prior , which was lost in October 1942, becoming the eighth ship to bear the name. "Hornet" was commissioned 29 November 1943, and after three months of training joined the U.S. forces in the Pacific War. She played a major part in the Pacific battles of World War II, and also took part in Operation Magic Carpet, returning troops to the U.S. Following World War II, she