The thistledown velvet ant (which is actually a wasp) resembles creosote fuzz. But mimicry isn’t the reason, a new study suggests. Source: r20.rs6.net
The Arrival of the Murder Hornet
The “Murder Hornet” has officially arrived in North America. Known for its deadly sting, ruthless nature and appetite for the already imperilled honey bee, the world’s largest hornet lands on… Source: The Yucatan Times
Murder hornet mania: Hundreds of people think they’ve spotted the Asian giant hornet
Hundreds of people in Washington State have reported suspected “murder hornet” sightings in the months since the insect was first spotted in the U.S. Source: USA TODAY
Popular campground at Joshua Tree National Park shut down due to ‘aggressive honey bee activity’
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AgriLife to Texans: Its probably not a murder hornet
We’ve all heard about “murder hornets” invading the United States, but if you live in the Lone Star State, Texas A&M AgriLife says you probably don’t have much to worry about. The group says they have been sent many reports of lookalike insects being sent to them as potential Asian giant hornets, which gained fame earlier this year after some … Read More
Wash. officials set up roughly 600 ‘murder hornet’ traps after sightings
About 600 traps to catch invasive Asian giant hornets are being placed in Northwestern Washington’s Whatcom County by the Washington State Department of Agriculture, more than doubling the nu… Source: KOIN.com
Cicada killer wasps, not murder hornets
There’s no evidence murder hornets have made their way to New Mexico, but a different insect is generating concern. Source: KOB 4
Giant insect prompts murder hornet concerns in Perdido Key
A large insect spotted on Perdido Key reminded one of our Channel 3 viewers of the invasive murder hornets seen on the west coast of the United States. Eddie Thompson sent us his photos and asked for help identifying the insect. He was concerned it could be dangerous, especially for children. We reached out to horticulture agent Beth Bolles, with … Read More
Mistaken identity? Some Texans think mostly-harmless cicada killer wasps are Asian giant hornets
Mostly-harmless Cicada killer wasps that emerge in Texas every summer are being confused for so-called Asian “murder hornets” that have caused panic in the United States, an entomologis… Source: KVEO-TV
Honeybee swarming season is here; experts can help pollinators find a home
TRAVERSE CITY — Honeybee swarming season is here and insect experts want area residents’ help to protect the pollinators. Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle
