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What kind of bee/hornet is this #764875

Asked July 30, 2021, 7:09 PM EDT

It’s about twice the size of a honey bee and chases hummingbirds from feeders…..fits description of murder hornets

Carroll County Maryland

Expert Response

This is a European Hornet, a long-established, non-native insect in our area. https://extension.umd.edu/resource/european-hornets

The Maryland Department of Agriculture is monitoring for Asian Giant Hornets. They have not been found in Maryland or anywhere in eastern North America.

Christa

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied August 02, 2021, 8:22 AM EDT

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