A species of invasive insects spotted in B.C. and Washington state and sometimes referred to as 'murder hornets' has been given a new common name.
A species of invasive insects spotted in B.C. and Washington state and sometimes referred to as "murder hornets" has been given a new common name.
"Common names are an important tool for entomologists to communicate with the public about insects and insect science," said ESA president Jessica Ware in a news release. ESA introduced new guidelines for common insect names in 2021, restricting monikers that refer to ethnic or racial groups as well as names "that might stoke fear."
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