Why this invasive species is getting a brand-new name
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The murder hornet is no more. At least its name is gone.
The Entomological Society of America and the Entomological Society of Canada have adopted a new name for the murder hornet, also known as the Asian giant hornet, saying "the usage of 'Asian' in the name of a pest insect can unintentionally bolster anti-Asian sentiment" especially "amid a rise in hate crimes and discrimination against people of Asian descent."
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