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originally posted by: drewlander
a reply to: odzeandennz
Nah. They definitely exist, even in the US, but can be misidentified.
Coyote Peterson had an episode on this in West Virginia.
Coyote Peterson
And I forgive your snarkyness, waterglass, as I am pretty confident if Cornell or any respectable etymology department at any university became aware of an invasive species in the US they would actually do something other than tell you its an invasive species and send you on your way.
originally posted by: Edumakated
originally posted by: drewlander
a reply to: odzeandennz
Nah. They definitely exist, even in the US, but can be misidentified.
Coyote Peterson had an episode on this in West Virginia.
Coyote Peterson
And I forgive your snarkyness, waterglass, as I am pretty confident if Cornell or any respectable etymology department at any university became aware of an invasive species in the US they would actually do something other than tell you its an invasive species and send you on your way.
That is NOT the Asian hornet, but a Cicada killer. They look similar but the CK is mostly solitary and not aggressive. Just kills cicadas. The sting is no worse than a honeybee. Dod you even watch the episode?
Asians hornets will attack and have one of the worst stings of any insect. See the episode where coyote gets stung by an Asian hornet. They are no joke.
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
originally posted by: DBCowboy
Murder Hornets from China, Covid from China. . . .the same time "Mulan" came out from China.
Disney has some 'splaining to do.
Miley Cyrus will be right over...
Yes they went looking for one and found one. Now is there really a reason for going after them? Can anyone from Washington confirm they are killing honeybees? Or, is it more fluff to scare. The End Times?
originally posted by: drewlander
a reply to: Waterglass
You sure your fruity wasps were not european wasps? They are fairly large and similar except they have a redish color on the head.
originally posted by: drewlander
a reply to: vonclod
My reply was in response to the comment that these hornets were found in NY 15 years ago. Something doesnt add up when they say Cornell identifued an invasive species and nothing more came of it. Are you confirming this story from 15 years ago in NY or this week in Washington state?
The so-called ‘murder hornets’ don’t live up to that designation and the experts who have been asked at great lengths about that particular type of insect in recent weeks are downplaying the ostentatious buzz its created. While the Asian giant hornet, or its scientific name of Vespa mandarina, is invasive, you don’t need to become frightened over the bright-coloured, two-inch insect that seemingly took North America by storm, in hype that is, lately. Instead, Canadians should focus their concerns on more threatening invasive species such as the emerald ash borer, Japanese knotweed, round goby or garlic mustard, just to name a few.
The so-called ‘murder hornets’ don’t live up to that designation and the experts who have been asked at great lengths about that particular type of insect in recent weeks are downplaying the ostentatious buzz its created. While the Asian giant hornet, or its scientific name of Vespa mandarina, is invasive, you don’t need to become frightened over the bright-coloured, two-inch insect that seemingly took North America by storm, in hype that is, lately. Instead, Canadians should focus their concerns on more threatening invasive species such as the emerald ash borer, Japanese knotweed, round goby or garlic mustard, just to name a few.