The American Insects Society and the Canadian Insects Society have decided to change the English name of the giant hornet ”Asian Giant Hornet” and adopt the name ”Northern Giant Hornet” as the common name to be recorded in the insect database.
The American Insects Society and the Canadian Insects Society have decided to change the English name of the giant hornet ”Asian Giant Hornet” and adopt the name ”Northern Giant Hornet” as the common name to be recorded in the insect database.
オオスズメバチは北米などで「殺人スズメバチ」とも呼ばれる侵襲外来種です
The giant hornet is an alien species that is also called a ”murder wasp” in North America.
The giant hornet is an alien species that is also called a ”murder wasp” in North America.
With the surge in hate crimes and discrimination aimed at Asians, we decided that the use of ”Asia” in the name of pests could unintentionally intensify anti-Asian sentiment.
With the surge in hate crimes and discrimination aimed at Asians, we decided that the use of ”Asia” in the name of pests could unintentionally intensify anti-Asian sentiment.
The Entomological Society of America explained that the name Asian giant hornet, the giant hornet, does not represent unique information about ecology or behavior, as hunting bees are all native to Asia.
The Entomological Society of America explained that the name Asian giant hornet, the giant hornet, does not represent unique information about ecology or behavior, as hunting bees are all native to Asia.