First murder hornet nest of 2021 found in Washington state
by Maya Yang in New York from Environment | The Guardian on (#5NJW4)
Experts followed insect fitted with tracker device
Asian giant hornet that preys on bees is known for its ferocity
The first Asian giant hornet nest of 2021 has been found in Washington state, roughly a week after a live hornet was spotted in the state for the first time this year.
The nest was discovered in a rural area east of Blaine, Washington, on Thursday, about a quarter-mile from where a resident spotted a live hornet on 11 August.
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