Asian hornet in georgia. European hornets vespa crabro size range 1 14 inches 25 35mm southern yellowjackets vespula squamosa size range 05inches 12mm baldfaced hornets dolicho vespula maculata size range 075 inches 19mm the asian giant hornet and cicada killer may be similar in size but very different in coloration. The stinger is nearly inch long and stings are extremely painful. The asian giant hornet is a true hornet and is the worlds largest hornet.
The asian giant hornet is a true hornet and the worlds largest ranging in size from 15 to slightly over 2 inches long 38 50mm. The stinger can be 14 inch long and the sting can. Asian giant hornets arent aggressive towards humans livestock or pets but will sting if provoked.
Set off a social media firestorm about the end of the world started in part by its theatrical nickname. They can range in size from 15 to over 2 inches in length. At this time there have been no confirmed cases in georgia.
At this time there have been no confirmed cases of this hornets presence in georgia or anywhere outside of washington state. While asian giant hornet s have not been identified in alabama or the southeastern us there are other bees and wasps in alabama that could be easily mistaken for the asian giant hornet.