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Hornets (insects in the genus Vespa) are the largest of the eusocial wasps, and are similar in appearance to yellowjackets, their close relatives. Some species can reach up to 5.5 cm (2.2 in) in length. They are distinguished from other vespine wasps by the relatively large top margin of the head.
Learn the types of WASPS & HORNETS you can find in Washington and how to identify them. How many of these insects have YOU seen?
Detections and Data. Find northern giant hornet detections, trapping, and eradication information. Northern giant hornet 101. Find identification resources, guides, and more. How to Report A Sighting. If you see an northern giant hornet or have seen evidence of a hive attack, please report it!
Northern giant hornet (NGH) is a predatory wasp that feeds on a wide variety of insects. The introduction of this species is of major concern to agriculture because of its predation on honey bees - a few northern giant hornets can kill an entire beehive in a matter of hours.
27 sie 2021 · The home of the Asian giant hornets was the first destroyed in the US state of Washington this year. They are the world's largest hornets and were first detected in the US in 2019.
Get more information about northern giant hornets on our main page, including when and where it was found in Washington State and how to report a suspected hornet sighting.
15 kwi 2022 · ANIMALS. The untold, dramatic story behind the discovery of America’s first murder hornet nest. In October 2020, after months of urgent work, researchers found an Asian giant hornet hive in...
