Is this a Branded Imperial

[vespa_bicolor]

Just wondering if this individual I found at MacRitchie Reservoir yesterday would be a Eooxylides tharis distanti (Branded Imperial). Poor quality photo taken with my small camera since my D70 has been sent for repair.

[Commander]

Yes, John. That's a Branded Imperial. They're quite common in the forest shaded areas within the nature reserves.

[vespa_bicolor]

Thanks :)