When it comes to stinging insects, wasps are some of the most feared creatures out there. Unlike honeybees, which can only sting once, most wasps can sting multiple times, injecting painful venom with ...

The northern giant hornet, sometimes nicknamed the "murder hornet," has been known to attack and kill entire honeybee hives.

The northern giant hornet, which used to be referred to as the Asian giant hornet or murder hornet,is native to Asia and was first found in the U.S. in Blaine near the U.S.-Canadian border in 2019.

The “northern giant hornet” is the same thing as the previously-spotted “Japanese murder hornet,” but scientists prefer the name “northern giant hornet.” The WSDA is asking local ...

formerly known as the Asian Giant Hornet, is the world's largest species of hornet, according to WSDA. The species received the "murder" moniker because of its murderous tendencies toward honey bees.