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2020-05-03T12:36:49+00:00

Asian giant hornets spotted in the US

Asian giant hornets spotted in the US
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The Asian giant hornet, also called murder hornet, has been spotted in the US, mainly in Washington State. Beekeepers have reported thousands of dead bees with their heads ripped off. The hornets are over two inches (5 centimetres) long and can kill a beehive in hours. It's still unclear how the hornets came to the US.

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