Ep. 28: Maya and Willie face a deadly hornet threat with help from Max the earth-worm.
Aired on October 21, 1975

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Due to a lapse in vigilance, Maya and Willie find themselves immediately endangered by a hornet intent on killing them. This encounter marks the first time Maya experiences genuine terror. Just as the situation appears hopeless, Max the earth-worm intervenes to save them. However, the rescue comes at a severe cost, as Max is stung by the hornet during the process. His injuries are critical, leaving his condition highly alarming and uncertain despite the timely assistance provided by the worm.
Episodes
- Ep. 24 · Maya and Willie wander lost in dense fog while seeking direction from Flip
- Ep. 25 · Maya discovers a distorted world where leaves are butterflies and branches hide a helpful wasp.
- Ep. 26 · Locusts threaten the insect paradise, forcing Flip to devise a solution.
- Ep. 27 · Maya discovers night wonders while waiting for the flower elf to awaken
- Ep. 28 · Maya and Willie face a deadly hornet threat with help from Max the earth-worm.
- Ep. 29 · Maya and Willie help a desperate caterpillar find a suitable cocoon
- Ep. 30 · Maya and Willie embark on a summer adventure after discovering a raspberry syrup bottle
- Ep. 31 · Maya raises a fallen starling while struggling with its natural insect-eating habits
- Ep. 32 · Maya dreams of being a giant super bee but remains kind