Scientists are hoping to reduce negative and nationalistic associations with the bee-slaying insect that is turning up in the Pacific Northwest. By Oliver Whang It’s big. It’s bad. It will ...

After scientists studied the invasive insect, visitors are getting a first look at the fierce creature that could wreak havoc on U.S. agriculture Alicia Ault - Museums Correspondent In Blaine ...

Invasive insects like the tiger mosquito and the Asian hornet are becoming increasingly common across Europe, with ...

The yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina, is a close cousin of the northern giant hornet, or "murder hornet." Both of them are very adept in the wholesale destruction of honey bees.

Vespa mandarinia is a hornet native to Asia that was discovered in Northern Washington and British Columbia in 2019. The invasive pest preys on other insects like honeybees. A small group of ...

The yellow-legged hornet, identified as Vespa velutina, ... An invasive hornet species was found by a Georgia native, marking the first time an insect of its kind has been spotted in the US.

Altogether, four of vespa soror insects were collected in March 2022 and October 2023 in northern Spain. Researchers peered at the insects under a microscope and also collected DNA.

Altogether, four of vespa soror insects were collected in March 2022 and October 2023 in northern Spain. Researchers peered at the insects under a microscope and also collected DNA.

One of the world’s largest hornet species appears to have quite a diverse palate. When studying the Asian hornets’ (Vespa velutina) gut contents, a team of researchers from the University of ...

Vespa mandarinia is a hornet native to Asia that was discovered in Northern Washington and British Columbia in 2019. The invasive pest preys on other insects like honeybees.

The Entomological Society of America announced Monday that it’s adopted a new name for the Asian giant hornet, also known as the murder hornet.

The insect, species Vespa mandarinia, will now be known as the northern giant hornet. “Amid a rise in hate crimes and discrimination against people of Asian descent, ...