- The infamous murder hornet was discovered in North America for the first time ever in 2019, and the response was understandably fear because of the insect’s name and reputation.
- Well, now we have its cousin to worry about, as the Asian hornet (also known as the yellow-legged hornet) has apparently been found in the United States for the first time in history. Oh, and just like the murder hornet, the Asian hornet throws down on honey bees at the dinner table.
- The Georgia Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that the Asian hornet has arrived in southern Georgia, saying it was located around Savannah. The department’s report states it’s the first time in history that the alpha insect has been found in the United States.
A yellow-legged hornet was recently discovered near Savannah. This invasive species could threaten honey production, native pollinators, & our state’s No.1 industry – agriculture.
We’re asking the public to report sightings to https://t.co/8JUswq3PT2. https://t.co/Bt1NqhgeL9 pic.twitter.com/9clf5l53ju
— Georgia Department of Agriculture (@GaDeptAg) August 15, 2023
