Knowledgebase

European or Giant Northern Hornet #876472

Asked July 09, 2024, 10:32 AM EDT

I live in Harford County and have these guys flying around my back porch. They aren’t bothering my family or pets, but have noticed that I’m not seeing the plethora of honeybee’s we typically see in our bee friendly yard.

Harford County Maryland

Expert Response

This may be a better picture 

The Question Asker Replied July 09, 2024, 11:19 AM EDT

This may be a better picture 

The Question Asker Replied July 09, 2024, 11:39 AM EDT

This is actually a Cicada Killer. 

Beneficial and not harmful or aggressive.

They wouldn't be deterring the honeybees though, so there could be another reason why you aren't noticing as many this year. 

Emily

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied July 09, 2024, 3:05 PM EDT
Thanks Emily! Since they’re beneficial, we’ll leave them be, especially since we’ve started naming them, lol. I think the reason I’m not seeing as many bees is because of the drought. We’re on a well and only able to water the essentials. Our yard is very brown. I’ll keep an eye out for them in my wild flower garden.
Thanks again!
Cindy
Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 9, 2024, at 3:06 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:


The Question Asker Replied July 09, 2024, 3:35 PM EDT

That makes sense Cindy! Hopefully we get a good soaking rain soon!

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied July 09, 2024, 3:40 PM EDT

Loading ...