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huge Yellow Jacket look a like #792678

Asked May 25, 2022, 6:53 PM EDT

Is this a good bug or a bad one? It's about 2 inches long - yellow jacket on steroids. I have it a bug box. okay to let it go?

Anne Arundel County Maryland

Expert Response

This is a European Hornet, a long-established, non-native insect species that is common in Maryland. Despite their large size, they usually aren't aggressive unless they are defending a nest site from a perceived intrusion. It is okay to let it go.

Here is a link to our website where you can find more information about them.
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/european-hornets

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 May 26, 2022, 8:29 AM EDT

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