Hornet Yellow

Hornet

Hornets are wasps of the genus Vespa in the subfamily Vespinae. They are the largest of the eusocial wasps. Species like the European hornet can grow to 35 mm (1.4 in) in length, while other species like the Asian giant hornet can exceed 50 mm (2.0 in). They are similar in appearance to their close relatives, the yellowjackets, but are distinguished from other vespine wasps by the relatively large top margin of the head, or vertex. Worldwide, 22 species of Vespa are recognized. Most species only occur in the tropics of Asia, though the European hornet is widely distributed throughout Europe, Russia, North America, and north-eastern Asia. Wasps of the genus Dolichovespula native to North America are commonly called hornets, but are actually yellowjackets.

Yellow

Yellow is a color between green and orange on the spectrum of light. It is evoked by light with a dominant wavelength of roughly 575–585 nm. It is a primary color in subtractive color systems, used in painting or color printing. In the RGB color model, used to create colors on television and computer screens, yellow is a secondary color made by combining red and green at equal intensity. Carotenoids give the characteristic yellow color to autumn leaves, corn, canaries, daffodils, and lemons, as well as egg yolks, buttercups, and bananas. They absorb light energy and protect plants from photo damage in some cases. Sunlight has a slight yellowish hue when the Sun is near the horizon, due to atmospheric scattering of shorter wavelengths.

hornet

Noun

1. Any large wasp of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.
2. A person who pesters with petty but ceaseless attacks.

yellow

Noun

1. The color of sunflower petals and lemons; the color obtained by mixing green and red light, or by subtracting blue from white light; the color evoked by light of wavelength around 580 nm; one of the three primary colors in subtractive color systems.
2. The middle light in a set of three traffic lights, the lighting of which indicates that drivers should stop short of the intersection if it is safe to do so.

Adjective

1. Of a yellow hue.
2. Lacking courage.