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A giant Asian hornet has been found dead near Seattle — the first sight of its kind in the United States this year, according to the Associated Press.
Why it matters: The 2-inch invasive insects known as “killer hornets” pose a threat to honeybees and native wasp species, and their extremely painful stings can be fatal to humans.
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What’s happening: Entomologists from Washington State and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have confirmed a report of the death of a giant Asian hornet in Snohomish County north of Seattle.
Between the lines: Experts think the dead wasps were likely left from the previous year, when the area’s agriculture officials went from tree to tree in an attempt to empty the nests.
Bottom line: The USDA advises that if a hornet encounters a murder, you should “quietly leave the area.”
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