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Asian giant hornets (Vespa mandarinia) are the largest social wasp in the world and have been given the dramatic name of ‘murder hornet’ in the media due to their ability to raid beehives and ...

When the northern giant hornet—nicknamed the “murder hornet”—first showed up in Washington state in 2019, it sparked a wave ...

It was dubbed the “Murder Hornet” in Japan, where it is known to kill people. “We’re not quite sure if they’re able to fight against Asian giant hornets," Vu said of regular honey bees.

Those giant wasps spotted in the area lately are just native cicada killers, not murder hornets, according to University of Arizona bug experts. That might not sound any better, but ...

Africanized honey bees, often called "killer bees," are now in 13 states, including Mississippi. Know where to find them, how ...

The Asian Giant Hornet’s Dangerous Sting This is a social species that lives in colonies. Workers can measure 1 to 1.5 inches long, while queens can reach 2 inches. Their wingspans can reach 3 inches.

"It's clearly not the northern giant hornet that is often referred to in the media as 'murder hornets,'" Dr. Currie said over email.

The yellow-legged Asian hornet is a "highly aggressive" invasive species of hornet that has been spreading like wildfire ...

Q. Whatever happened to the giant murder hornets? It seems like 2019 was so long ago, but that is when the Asian giant hornets dominated the news (at least for a little while).