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The Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) or northern giant hornet, [2] [3] including the color form referred to as the Japanese giant hornet, [4] [5] is the world's largest hornet. It is native to temperate and tropical East Asia , South Asia , Mainland Southeast Asia , and parts of the Russian Far East .
The world’s largest hornet dubbed the “murder hornet” has officially been eradicated from the US, according to officials. ... and then destroyed the nest and the pests within, according to ...
Aug. 13—In the middle of another heatwave, smoke and resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic, an unwelcome Washington newcomer has raised its ugly sting again: the Asian giant hornet.
The invasive insect is the largest hornet in the world, with a 2-inch long body, a 3-inch wingspan, and a quarter-inch stinger capable of punching through normal clothing and even beekeeper suits.
Vespa soror, also known as the southern giant hornet, [1] is a species of hornet present in India, Northern Thailand, Laos, Northern Vietnam, and parts of South China, including Hong Kong, Guangdong, Fujian, and Hainan Island. [2] V. soror is one of the largest hornets, though smaller than the Asian giant hornet (V. mandarinia).
The outer shell of the nest consists of distinct, broad layers and the nest is quite brittle. Occasionally nests are built within the crown of trees. [ 1 ] Nest temperature is maintained at 25–30 °C (77–86 °F) until about the middle of October, when it trends towards ambient [ Martin-1990 1 ] as the nest begins to die.
The world’s largest hornet, an invasive breed dubbed the “murder hornet” for its dangerous sting and ability to slaughter a honey bee hive in a matter of hours, has been declared eradicated ...
The largest nest on record was made by a pair of bald eagles. It was 2.9 metres (9.5 ft) in diameter, 6 metres (20 ft) deep and was estimated to weigh more than 2 tonnes (4,400 lb). [6] The lightest bird nests may weigh only a few grams. [3]