Australian Hornet

The Australian Hornet (Abispa ephippium, also known as a Potter or Mason Wasp) is a vespid insect native to the New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia states of Australia. The Australian Hornet is a solitary insect, forming small nests against buildings and other structures. The adult hornet feeds off of flower nectar while the larvae are fed caterpillars captured by the adults.