The Japanese giant hornet is the world's largest hornet and can sting you with Flesh-Dissolving Acid

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notprotonated on February 16th, 2025 at 12:27 UTC »

You know how sometimes a sentence becomes worse with each additional word?

fa-jita on February 16th, 2025 at 12:36 UTC »

As an Australian, I take this as an affront to our reputation. Japan, you’re on notice.

Fraxxxi on February 16th, 2025 at 12:48 UTC »

that's not quite right. their venom doesn't contain an acid, just an enzyme that breaks down the cell walls. a scientific distinction which I am certain will bring great comfort while your flesh is melting.

upon further review, just like with a shounen antagonist's combat capabilities the rabbit hole goes ever deeper yet, and saying walls was just a ruse when in fact it should say membranes. I blame my biology teacher who spent more time teaching us about the dangers of wearing crop tops in your 60s and lifting your arms over your head than about the citric acid cycle.