noun
yellow hornet; Japanese yellow hornet
A subspecies of the Japanese hornet (Vespa simillima xanthoptera). Often distinguished from the similar-looking ケブカスズメバチ (Vespa simillima simillima).
See also: 毛深雀蜂 (けぶかすずめばち)
キイロスズメバチは攻撃性が高く、巣に近づくと危険です。
The yellow hornet is highly aggressive, and it is dangerous to approach its nest.
In this area, yellow hornets are often seen in the summer.