The case contains the species Vespa mandarinia, commonly called the Asian giant hornet but better known as a “Murder Hornet.” (The Entomological Society of America is proposing a new ...

The northern giant hornet — commonly referred to as the "murder hornet" — has been officially eradicated in the United States, federal and Washington state officials announced Wednesday.

Entomological Society of America (ESA) President Jessica Ware said the new name, northern giant hornet, will help clear confusion about the species in media reports and move away from a name that ...

The Asian giant hornet, popularly known as the murder hornet, is getting a new moniker. This week, the Entomological Society of America announced that it will officially adopt the term “northern ...