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I don't think 30 to 50 people currently die due to stings from Asian Giant Hornets in Japan. At least not according to these statistics http://www2u.biglobe.ne.

I don't think 30 to 50 people currently die due to stings from Asian Giant Hornets in Japan. At least not according to these statistics http://www2u.biglobe.ne.jp/~vespa/vespa0562.htm http://www2u.biglobe.ne.jp/~vespa/vespa0562.htm Wasps and Hornets are just as deadly in the USA https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/68/wr/mm6829a5.htm https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/68/wr/mm6829a5.htm

pvaldes 6y ago
They are probably mistaking it for velutina, that is killing around 20 people/year only in Europe yet.
quantified 6y ago
The wasps and hornets we have in North Anerica don’t chase you half a mile and sting you to death quite as much. Nor do their stings leave quite the same large scars. Our CDC stats didn’t say whether the decendent was allergic. Ordinary yellowjackets can force us out of their territory in my local parks, I really don’t want the AGH’s getting a toehold.