Officials announced the eradication of Vespa mandarinia, marking the end of a 5-year battle to protect pollinators from the ...

The Titan beetle is an insect to be reckoned with: When cornered, it will make a hissing sound to ward off predators, and its jaw is strong enough to penetrate human skin if necessary. This beetle is ...

Murder hornets, officially known as Asian giant hornets (Vespa mandarinia), are the world’s largest hornet species. Native to parts of Asia, these hornets measure up to two inches long and have a ...

Officials say there have been no confirmed sightings of the aggressive species, native to Japan and other parts of East Asia, ...

Invasive species can be a serious problem for countries throughout the world, but worries hit a new high in Canada and the ...

The world’s largest hornet, an invasive breed dubbed the “murder hornet” for its dangerous sting and ability to slaughter a ...

The U.S. and Washington Departments of Agriculture announced the news Dec. 18, nearly five years since they were last sighted ...

The hornets, which can be 2 inches (5 cm) long and were formerly called Asian ... Invasive Species Centre in Canada has said the hornet is also considered eradicated there. Northern giant hornets ...