The northern giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia), infamously dubbed the "murder hornet," is…

The northern giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia), infamously dubbed the "murder hornet," is the largest wasp species on the planet, possessing a body length of up to two inches and a wingspan exceeding three inches.

Characterized by a distinctive large yellow-orange head and a dark striped abdomen, this formidable social insect typically builds its nests underground across its native temperate and tropical habitats in Asia. While they generally avoid humans unless their colony is threatened, their