Japanese giant hornet wasps (including the Japanese hornet). While the sting of the Asian giant hornet is officially rated as only a 2 on the Schmidt Sting Pain Index, other less official reports have the sting of the Japanese sub species to be rivaling or even exceeding other Hymenopterans such as the Tarantula hawk and even the Bullet Ant, both of which are ranked as a 4 on the respective index. Japanese giant hornet The Japanese giant hornet ("Vespa mandarinia japonica") is a subspecies of the world's largest hornet, the Asian giant hornet ("V. mandarinia"). It is a large insect, with adults frequently
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