World's largest flying aquatic insect

[Subtle Demise]

There was one that lived by my house when I still lived in Michigan. I watched it grow up from this:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...2Fwhat-the-heck-is-a-hellgrammit.html;450;299

 

[the_randomizer]

How a cup of nope? And I thought those Japanese giant hornets were scary as hell...*shudder* their venom is very, very potent and known to cause severe pain and anaphylactic shock in many people.

 

[bowser]

Looks like its straight out of that movie "Evolution".

 

[Walker D]

Cool ...its like a brazilian ant decided to become a dragonfly ..I kinda like it

Spoiler

This kind of ants..

 

[the_randomizer]

When I lived in Japan, I saw these suckers, and holy crap, are they aggressive as hell Yeah, I've had nightmares about these, oh and their mandibles, yeah, they sever other insects in half and they shoot venom like a water gun. Trust me, these are ugly buggers for sure and they will make you cry if stung lol.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_giant_hornet

 

[Vengenceonu]

 

[the_randomizer]

Trust me, the giant hornets are more uh, pants-crap inducing when you see them. Most insects I don't mind, but anything from the order vespidae/hymenoptera (wasps, hornets) are a big fat NOPE. Same with arachnids. HAIL no. I can thank having apiphobia for that.

 

[loco365]

 

[DiscostewSM]

When I lived in Japan, I saw these suckers, and holy crap, are they aggressive as hell Yeah, I've had nightmares about these, oh and their mandibles, yeah, they sever other insects in half and they shoot venom like a water gun. Trust me, these are ugly buggers for sure and they will make you cry if stung lol.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_giant_hornet

It's one thing if something is creepy but not really aggressive. It's another if they aren't even that creepy but are hell-bent.

 

[the_randomizer]

It's one thing if something is creepy but not really aggressive. It's another if they aren't even that creepy but are hell-bent.

The giant hornet is both disturbing in appearance and quite aggressive, so the worst of both those worlds. One look at that pic on Wikipedia will send a chill down your spine Take a look at their appearance if you dare But trust me, it makes your flesh crawl. I have a friend who was stung by one, said it hurt like hell but he was fine after a few days.

 

[DiscostewSM]

The giant hornet is both disturbing in appearance and quite aggressive, so the worst of both those worlds. One look at that pic on Wikipedia will send a chill down your spine Take a look at their appearance if you dare But trust me, it makes your flesh crawl. I have a friend who was stung by one, said it hurt like hell but he was fine after a few days.

Oh shoot, I didn't check their size. And 25 mph?
Heh, I think I know why they are so aggressive.

In many Japanese mountain villages, the hornet is considered a delicacy when fried.

 

[the_randomizer]

Oh shoot, I didn't check their size. And 25 mph?
Heh, I think I know why they are so aggressive.

In many Japanese mountain villages, the hornet is considered a delicacy when fried.

Yep, didn't know they were a snack food in Japan, and I lived there for a while too Yeah, but they make my skin crawl, I am not a big insect fan.

 

[nxwing]

My country of residence is near China so, screw it