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Asian Giant Hornet? #865016

Asked April 18, 2024, 3:40 PM EDT

I was outside in my garden a saw the largest hornet I’ve ever seen in my life. Easily 2.5-3”’s long. The pictures do not due it justice. Is this an Asian Giant Hornet?

Montgomery County Maryland

Expert Response

This is a European Hornet queen (queens are larger than workers and are the only hornet caste active this early in the year). 

Emily

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 April 18, 2024, 5:56 PM EDT

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