As you read in Issue 6 (June 24, 2022), we’ve been receiving inquires about possible sightings of Asian giant hornets (aka murder hornets). All have been the related (and smaller) European hornet.
Not sure who’s who? Check out a rogues’ gallery with details from the USDA’s “Asian Giant Hornets Look-alikes 101.”
Also see the USDA’s New Pest Response Guidelines and NYS Ag & Market’s fact sheet on Asian giant hornets.