The genus Vespa consists of 22 species worldwide, and their phylogenetic relationships are well established through adult morphology and molecular analyses. However, taxonomic studies of larvae are lacking. In this study, we provided descriptions and taxonomic keys for eight species of Korean Vespa larvae.

• Jaehee Kim(Department of Applied Biology, Kyungpook National University)
• Moon Bo Choi(Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology, Kyungpook National University)
• Ohseok Kwon(Department of Plant Medicine, Kyungpook National University)