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The Murder Hornets are here

Here's what you need to know.

by JoAnna Wendel
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Real Asian wasp, also called Vespa velutina macro photography
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You might have heard about a “murder hornet” that’s been spotted in Washington State.

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This nickname refers to the Asian Giant Hornet (Vespa mandarinia), the world’s largest hornet.

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