hymenoptera
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The So-Called Murder Hornet Has a New Name
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 giant hornet” as the common name for Vespa mandarinia. The change was implemented to avoid the use of a potentially stigmatizing geographic reference for…
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Honey Bees ‘Scream’ Like Mammals When Attacked by Giant Hornets
Unsettling and distinctive sounds made by Asian honey bees during attacks of giant hornets might be an alarm signal for the hive to deploy defensive measures.
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The Murder Hornets Are Back To Terrorise The U.S. For Another Year
Humanity just can’t catch a break, and it looks like the honeybees in Washington state can’t, either.
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Unprecedented Footage Reveals the Bizarre Inner Workings of a Beehive
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a honey bee? These new video clips, taken from within a beehive, will give you a good sense.