Washington state has confirmed its third sighting of an Asian giant hornet, dubbed the “murder hornet,” indicating that the invasive, predatory insect has survived the winter in the U.S. Northwest, state agriculture officials said on May 29.
The stinging hornet, which can grow as large as two-and-a-half inches (6.4 cm) in length, could potentially pose a threat to humans and the beekeeping industry, the officials said.
