Asian Giant Hornet vs Honeybee
The Asian Giant Hornet can grow to be 5 cm long or more which is why they are the largest species of Hornet in the world. These insects are a force to be reckoned with because they are known for their aggression. Their favorite meal is typically honeybees but they also eat wasps, preying mantises, and other large insects.
Not only is the Asian Giant Hornet equipped with a stinger that is about 1/4 of an inch long, but it their sting is venomous. Their venom is composed of eight different chemicals which cause complications with breathing, skin degeneration, anaphylactic shock, and even renal failure.
Pheromones injected by their stinger informs the rest of the hornets to sting you until you are able to get away. Good luck trying to outrun these giants, estimations put their top speed at 25 mph and they have been known to travel 60 miles when chasing their dinner. Victims can be stung multiple times due to the fact that their stingers do not have a barb, they remain attached.