'We examined the deceased insect. It was the size of a toonie and did not look at all like any hornet we have ever seen around here'
NORTH BAY — There's been lots of talk locally about huge hornets that are being seen locally in increasing numbers."At 7:45 Tuesday morning my wife Anna yelled downstairs 'Aurian you have to come up here right away! There is a huge hornet, absolutely huge.' Going up the stairs I mentioned there was a recent article on Murder Hornets. Probably the wrong thing to say.
Ouellette did a bit of research and discovered it was a European Hornet. It was introduced to the United States and Canada from Europe as early as 1840. "This species stings in response to being stepped on or grabbed, but generally avoids conflict," says Wikipedia. "It is also defensive of its nest and can be aggressive around food sources. Care should be taken when they are found in these circumstances, as they may sting without warning.
Bob Bowles, an environmental expert in the Orillia area, told BayToday's sister site OrilliaMatters that the confusion between the species is becoming common.
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