"Sensitive to touch"

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3 June 2025

A man stands by the railing near Hohenzollern Bridge, gazing at the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on May 21, 2025. The bridge is known for its thousands of love locks and offers a popular viewpoint of the historic Gothic landmark across the Rhine River.

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7 April 2024

The Lesser Banded Hornet (Vespa affinis) is a small to medium-sized hornet common in tropical and subtropical Asia. It is found in many countries, including Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and the Philippines (specifically Palawan). The hornet has a brownish-red or black head, pubescent (hairy) compound eyes, black ocelli (simple eyes), and dark brown antennae, which are usually pale brown underneath. Queens can reach up to 3 cm, males 2.5 cm, and workers average between 2 and 2.5 cm in length. The Lesser Banded Hornet is found in grassy areas, forests, wastelands, and beaches. It preys on flies, which can be pests. These hornets build their nests in tall trees or abandoned henhouses. The sting of a Lesser Banded Hornet can cause pain, swelling, and redness at the site. The area may also become itchy and sensitive to touch. If stung by a hornet, one should clean the affected area with soap and water, apply a cold compress to dull the pain and reduce swelling, and elevate the sting site if it is on an arm or leg. Over-the-counter medications like antihistamines or corticosteroid creams can also be taken or applied to reduce symptoms near the sting. A Lesser Banded Hornet was observed on a wall in a house at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 6, 2024.

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7 April 2024

The Lesser Banded Hornet (Vespa affinis) is a small to medium-sized hornet common in tropical and subtropical Asia. It is found in many countries, including Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and the Philippines (specifically Palawan). The hornet has a brownish-red or black head, pubescent (hairy) compound eyes, black ocelli (simple eyes), and dark brown antennae, which are usually pale brown underneath. Queens can reach up to 3 cm, males 2.5 cm, and workers average between 2 and 2.5 cm in length. The Lesser Banded Hornet is found in grassy areas, forests, wastelands, and beaches. It preys on flies, which can be pests. These hornets build their nests in tall trees or abandoned henhouses. The sting of a Lesser Banded Hornet can cause pain, swelling, and redness at the site. The area may also become itchy and sensitive to touch. If stung by a hornet, one should clean the affected area with soap and water, apply a cold compress to dull the pain and reduce swelling, and elevate the sting site if it is on an arm or leg. Over-the-counter medications like antihistamines or corticosteroid creams can also be taken or applied to reduce symptoms near the sting. A Lesser Banded Hornet was observed on a wall in a house at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 6, 2024.

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7 April 2024

The Lesser Banded Hornet (Vespa affinis) is a small to medium-sized hornet common in tropical and subtropical Asia. It is found in many countries, including Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and the Philippines (specifically Palawan). The hornet has a brownish-red or black head, pubescent (hairy) compound eyes, black ocelli (simple eyes), and dark brown antennae, which are usually pale brown underneath. Queens can reach up to 3 cm, males 2.5 cm, and workers average between 2 and 2.5 cm in length. The Lesser Banded Hornet is found in grassy areas, forests, wastelands, and beaches. It preys on flies, which can be pests. These hornets build their nests in tall trees or abandoned henhouses. The sting of a Lesser Banded Hornet can cause pain, swelling, and redness at the site. The area may also become itchy and sensitive to touch. If stung by a hornet, one should clean the affected area with soap and water, apply a cold compress to dull the pain and reduce swelling, and elevate the sting site if it is on an arm or leg. Over-the-counter medications like antihistamines or corticosteroid creams can also be taken or applied to reduce symptoms near the sting. A Lesser Banded Hornet was observed on a wall in a house at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 6, 2024.

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7 April 2024

The Lesser Banded Hornet (Vespa affinis) is a small to medium-sized hornet common in tropical and subtropical Asia. It is found in many countries, including Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and the Philippines (specifically Palawan). The hornet has a brownish-red or black head, pubescent (hairy) compound eyes, black ocelli (simple eyes), and dark brown antennae, which are usually pale brown underneath. Queens can reach up to 3 cm, males 2.5 cm, and workers average between 2 and 2.5 cm in length. The Lesser Banded Hornet is found in grassy areas, forests, wastelands, and beaches. It preys on flies, which can be pests. These hornets build their nests in tall trees or abandoned henhouses. The sting of a Lesser Banded Hornet can cause pain, swelling, and redness at the site. The area may also become itchy and sensitive to touch. If stung by a hornet, one should clean the affected area with soap and water, apply a cold compress to dull the pain and reduce swelling, and elevate the sting site if it is on an arm or leg. Over-the-counter medications like antihistamines or corticosteroid creams can also be taken or applied to reduce symptoms near the sting. A Lesser Banded Hornet was observed on a wall in a house at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 6, 2024.

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#11127185

7 April 2024

The Lesser Banded Hornet (Vespa affinis) is a small to medium-sized hornet common in tropical and subtropical Asia. It is found in many countries, including Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and the Philippines (specifically Palawan). The hornet has a brownish-red or black head, pubescent (hairy) compound eyes, black ocelli (simple eyes), and dark brown antennae, which are usually pale brown underneath. Queens can reach up to 3 cm, males 2.5 cm, and workers average between 2 and 2.5 cm in length. The Lesser Banded Hornet is found in grassy areas, forests, wastelands, and beaches. It preys on flies, which can be pests. These hornets build their nests in tall trees or abandoned henhouses. The sting of a Lesser Banded Hornet can cause pain, swelling, and redness at the site. The area may also become itchy and sensitive to touch. If stung by a hornet, one should clean the affected area with soap and water, apply a cold compress to dull the pain and reduce swelling, and elevate the sting site if it is on an arm or leg. Over-the-counter medications like antihistamines or corticosteroid creams can also be taken or applied to reduce symptoms near the sting. A Lesser Banded Hornet was observed on a wall in a house at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 6, 2024.

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7 April 2024

The Lesser Banded Hornet (Vespa affinis) is a small to medium-sized hornet common in tropical and subtropical Asia. It is found in many countries, including Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and the Philippines (specifically Palawan). The hornet has a brownish-red or black head, pubescent (hairy) compound eyes, black ocelli (simple eyes), and dark brown antennae, which are usually pale brown underneath. Queens can reach up to 3 cm, males 2.5 cm, and workers average between 2 and 2.5 cm in length. The Lesser Banded Hornet is found in grassy areas, forests, wastelands, and beaches. It preys on flies, which can be pests. These hornets build their nests in tall trees or abandoned henhouses. The sting of a Lesser Banded Hornet can cause pain, swelling, and redness at the site. The area may also become itchy and sensitive to touch. If stung by a hornet, one should clean the affected area with soap and water, apply a cold compress to dull the pain and reduce swelling, and elevate the sting site if it is on an arm or leg. Over-the-counter medications like antihistamines or corticosteroid creams can also be taken or applied to reduce symptoms near the sting. A Lesser Banded Hornet was observed on a wall in a house at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 6, 2024.

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#11127187

7 April 2024

The Lesser Banded Hornet (Vespa affinis) is a small to medium-sized hornet common in tropical and subtropical Asia. It is found in many countries, including Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and the Philippines (specifically Palawan). The hornet has a brownish-red or black head, pubescent (hairy) compound eyes, black ocelli (simple eyes), and dark brown antennae, which are usually pale brown underneath. Queens can reach up to 3 cm, males 2.5 cm, and workers average between 2 and 2.5 cm in length. The Lesser Banded Hornet is found in grassy areas, forests, wastelands, and beaches. It preys on flies, which can be pests. These hornets build their nests in tall trees or abandoned henhouses. The sting of a Lesser Banded Hornet can cause pain, swelling, and redness at the site. The area may also become itchy and sensitive to touch. If stung by a hornet, one should clean the affected area with soap and water, apply a cold compress to dull the pain and reduce swelling, and elevate the sting site if it is on an arm or leg. Over-the-counter medications like antihistamines or corticosteroid creams can also be taken or applied to reduce symptoms near the sting. A Lesser Banded Hornet was observed on a wall in a house at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 6, 2024.

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7 April 2024

The Lesser Banded Hornet (Vespa affinis) is a small to medium-sized hornet common in tropical and subtropical Asia. It is found in many countries, including Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and the Philippines (specifically Palawan). The hornet has a brownish-red or black head, pubescent (hairy) compound eyes, black ocelli (simple eyes), and dark brown antennae, which are usually pale brown underneath. Queens can reach up to 3 cm, males 2.5 cm, and workers average between 2 and 2.5 cm in length. The Lesser Banded Hornet is found in grassy areas, forests, wastelands, and beaches. It preys on flies, which can be pests. These hornets build their nests in tall trees or abandoned henhouses. The sting of a Lesser Banded Hornet can cause pain, swelling, and redness at the site. The area may also become itchy and sensitive to touch. If stung by a hornet, one should clean the affected area with soap and water, apply a cold compress to dull the pain and reduce swelling, and elevate the sting site if it is on an arm or leg. Over-the-counter medications like antihistamines or corticosteroid creams can also be taken or applied to reduce symptoms near the sting. A Lesser Banded Hornet was observed on a wall in a house at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 6, 2024.

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13 July 2021

Indian soldiers maintain tight security at the entrance of the Rumtek Monastery in Rumtek, Sikkim, India, on June 06, 2010. Since 1992 the monastery has been the site of pitched battles between monks supporting different candidates for the 17th Karmapa. The Karmapa Charitable Trust was supporting Thaye Dorje and Tsurphu Labrang was supporting Ogyen Trinley Dorje. The Shamarpa who supports Trinley Dorje says a sniper tried to assassinate him at the monastery. Armed Indian soldiers still patrol the monastery to prevent violence. The site of the Rumtek Monastery was chosen because there is a river below and snow range of mountains in front and flowing streams and mountains behind and these are all auspicious qualities.

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12 July 2021

Indian soldiers patrol the streets of Darjeeling to quell unrest and keep the peace shortly after a large anti-government rally in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, on May 29, 2010.

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12 July 2021

Indian soldiers patrol the streets of Darjeeling to quell unrest and keep the peace shortly after a large anti-government rally in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, on May 29, 2010.

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