Scientists Discover First 'Murder Hornet' of 2021 in the United States

Authorities in Washington reported the first sighting of a dead Asian giant hornet in the United States in 2021.The insect, also known as the "murder hornet," was found dead in Marysville, Washington, in early June. The discovery occurred earlier than usual, so there is a chance that it may have been an "old hornet from a previous season that wasn't discovered until now," said Sven Spichiger, managing entomologist at the Washington State Department of Agriculture, according to CNN.The 5-centimet...