The Asian giant hornet is back in B.C. Normally found in the forests and low mountains of eastern and southeast Asia, it remains unclear how the giant hornets arrived in North America. 'Murder hornet' monikerThe Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) can be as big as a man's thumb. British Columbia classifies the Asian giant hornet as a "serious honey bee predator." Asian giant hornets hunt insects and are generally not looking to engage with people, pets or large animals, the B.C.

Source: CBC News May 30, 2020 00:22 UTC