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Is this a murder hornet #866743

Asked May 02, 2024, 10:28 AM EDT

Found this large insect in a pair jeans on clothesline in Lowell, Michigan. It was approximately 2 inches long.

Kent County Michigan

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Thank you for your vigilance about invasive species. This is a yellow jacket queen that appears to have been infected with a fungus.

David Lowenstein Replied May 02, 2024, 8:19 PM EDT

This work is supported in part by New Technologies for Ag Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Is this a murder hornet #866743

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