Murder Hornets! Online version Remember the Giant Asian Hornets that we learned about from our Insects unit? They are now being seen in North America also! Watch the video and answer the questions to find out more about these insects. by Camille Fontenelle 1 What is the Murder Hornet's real name? Written answer 2 Is there a bigger wasp than the Asian Giant Hornet? Select one or more answers a Yes b Maybe c No 3 What is the most dangerous part of the insect? Select one or more answers a The eyes b The mandibles c The wings d The stinger 4 Decapitate means to Select one or more answers a Take the cap off b To remove the head c To make a discovery d To chew into a paste 5 What do these wasps mostly eat? Select one or more answers a larvae b praying mantises c honey bees d other wasps 6 Why is it a problem that Asian Giant Hornets eat honey bees? a Honey bees pollinate plants so that we can have a lot of the fruits and vegetables that we eat. e b praying mantises c honey bees d other wasps 7 Beekeepers are: Select one or more answers a people who dance with bees b people who love eating honey c fans of the Bee Movie d people who raise bees for their honey 8 How are entomologists trying to fight the wasps (select all) Select one or more answers a with spray bottles b with traps c with ice cream d by killing the bees with vinegar e by wearing armour f by following them to the nest and destroying it 9 How can you protect yourself from the Asian Giant Hornet? (select all) Select one or more answers a You can run away (they are slow) b You can wear armor like a knight c You can stink so they don't come close to you d You can avoid them by not getting too close e by wearing armour f by following them to the nest and destroying it 10 In what new country can you find these giant wasps? Select one or more answers a Mexico b USA c Italy d Brazil e by wearing armour f by following them to the nest and destroying it Explanation 1 The proper name is the Asian Giant Hornet. They are also called Giant Sparrow Bee's as well. 2 No! It is the biggest wasp that we know of on earth! 3 Use your ruler to find 1/4 of an inch. That is the length of these wasps' stinger. 4 Use your ruler to find 1/4 of an inch. That is the length of these wasps' stinger. 5 They mainly eat honey bees and that is a problem. 6 We need honey bees so that we can grow food to eat. Honey bees are our friends. They give us more than just honey. 7 Beekeepers raise bees just like farmers raise pigs or cows. 8 Beekeepers raise bees just like farmers raise pigs or cows. 9 The best idea is to just avoid them. Good thing they are not any in the Dominican Republic! 10 The best idea is to just avoid them. Good thing they are not any in the Dominican Republic!