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What type of Giant hornet is this? #878170

Asked July 21, 2024, 7:46 PM EDT

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Prince George's County Maryland

Expert Response

This is not a giant hornet, it is a Cicada Killer wasp, and not a threat. They feed on cicadas, and the adults feed on nectar. They are generally not aggressive.

More information from Purdue University Extension: https://extension.entm.purdue.edu/publications/E-254/E-254.html

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Taffy Replied July 22, 2024, 5:28 PM EDT

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What type of Giant hornet is this? #878170

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