These are warrior wasps (marching wasps) and when disturbed they perform a striking threat display

[IcyPeas]

These are warrior wasps and when disturbed they perform a striking threat display

Those guarding a nest beat their wings against their bodies to produce this drumming sound, like matching soldiers 1/2
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2/2 if drumming from within the nest won’t deter they escalate their defensive warning by moving outside like this

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[yonder]

1. Wow, that 1st clip will make one jump back. No thanks.

I'd be leaving as soon as hearing the marching.

[LudwigPastorius]

2. That's good, but...

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I've watched so many cartoons, I thought they were going to swarm into the shape of a giant hammer and come after them trying to bludgeon them to death.