Chris Looney

WSDA: Murder Hornet Hs A New Name
WSDA: Murder Hornet Hs A New Name
WSDA: Murder Hornet Hs A New Name
The Entomological Society of America has adopted “northern giant hornet” for the species Vespa mandarinia in its Common Names of Insects and Related Organisms List.  While there was no official ESA common name until now, the hornet has been most often referred to as “Asian giant hornet” or “murder hornet” since its introduction in North America became widely known in 2020. The Washington State Dep