Japan, China, Southeast AsiaFound in forests, mountains habitats across Japan, China, Southeast Asia, the Japanese Giant Hornet is a carnivore, insectivore member of the Vespidae family. Weighing Up to 6 g, it is above average among carnivore invertebrates. Conservation status: Not Evaluated.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Japanese Giant Hornet | Carnivore Invertebrates Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6 g | 4.4 g | ↑ 38% |
| Height | 45 cm | — | — |
| Avg Speed | 49 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Japanese Giant Hornet inhabits forests, mountains habitats. It can be found in Japan, China, Southeast Asia.
Typical coloring: Yellow, Black.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Japanese Giant Hornet is a colony-based species belonging to the Vespidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
NE The Japanese Giant Hornet is classified as Not Evaluated. There are 15 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 10 carnivore invertebrates, the Japanese Giant Hornet’s weight of Up to 6 g is higher than the group median of 4.4 g.
Weight rank: #8 of 15 Not Evaluated species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coelacanth | Up to 90 kg | NE |
| 2 | Arowana | Up to 6.7 kg | NE |
| 3 | Amazon Rainforest Frog | Up to 0.5 g | NE |
| 4 | Bearded Dragon | Up to 600 g | NE |
| 5 | Blue Morpho Butterfly | Up to 0.028 g | NE |
Related Species
How much does a Japanese Giant Hornet weigh?
A Japanese Giant Hornet typically weighs Up to 6 g, which is above average compared to the median of 4.4 g among carnivore invertebrates.
What is the conservation status of the Japanese Giant Hornet?
The Japanese Giant Hornet is classified as “Not Evaluated”. There are 15 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Japanese Giant Hornet live?
The Japanese Giant Hornet is found in Japan, China, Southeast Asia, in forests, mountains habitats.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026