Giant Asian Hornets

Do you think you have seen a Giant Asian Hornet?

It's likely that it's a European Hornet.

Please also see the comparison of a Giant Asian Hornet to a European Hornet.

European hornets are not a threat to honey bees and do not need to be reported.

Another option for what you have found is a Cicada Killer Wasp. This is also not something that needs to be reported. Please see the comparison to a European Hornet below.

If what you have found can not be confirmed by these photos, please take a photo and submit it to info@ontariobee.com.

 

More information can be found here - https://www.ontario.ca/page/asian-giant-hornets