The only true hornet that lives in the U.S. is the European hornet. Some hornet species can reach up to 2 inches long, making them twice the size of a large wasp.

Hornets and bees are both feared insects for their painful stings. Both are quick-flying, hive-building insects that work ...

What kind of wasps are in the Lowcountry and how can you avoid stings? Here’s what to know about these pesky summer insects.

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Some hornets have black and white bodies, similar to bees. ©TTstudio/Shutterstock.com Hornets Hornets are a type of wasp that belongs to the family Vespidae. They are among the largest types of wasps, ...

With about 600 different species of bees in Washington, you would think it would be easy to spot one. But that black and yellow insect you see quickly darting from flower to flower could just as easil ...

Large yellow and black wasps almost the size of a human thumb will soon be flying around the late Kentucky summer, hunting for cicadas. The cicada killer wasp is often mistaken for the so-called ...

As with all living creatures, hornet size depends on the species. Most hornets, on average, are around 1-1.5 inches long, or around the size of a standard paperclip.

Wasps are beneficial as pollinators and pest controls, but a nest near your house can cause problems. Not all wasps are aggressive, but they will sting to protect their nests or if they feel ...

Deadly bees and wasp-like relatives, armed with potent stings and aggressive behaviors, pose significant threats worldwide. From the Africanized honey bee's fatal swarms to the Asian giant hornet ...