Coming ‘murder hornet’ invasion horrifies US, but others say the bugs are delicious
THE massive wasp, which kills around 50 people in Asia every year, has people in the United States horrified about a potential invasion.
Despite their frightening exterior, foodies in Japan enjoy eating the "murder hornets" and adding them to liquor.
When the adult hornets are fried on on skewers - along with the venomous stinger - they reportedly become "light and crunchy."
The creepy-looking hornets, which are usually preserved in jars when they aren't being cooked, give off a "warming, tingling sensation when eaten," according to the report.
“Depending on how you prepare it, it can have different flavors.”
Although there have not been reported sightings anywhere else, researchers at the (WDSA) are trying to stop Asian Giant Hornets from nesting and breeding in Canada and Washington.
The insects have a large stinger filled with venom that contains a neurotoxin, which is capable of causing both cardiac arrest and anaphylactic shock.
The hornet has a body length of 2 inches and a wingspan around 3 inches.
The stinger is .24 inches long and injects a large amount of potent venom.
Native to the forests and low mountains of Southeast Asia and Japan, Asian Giant Hornets have been dubbed the "Murder Hornet" because it's known to kill people.
Multiple stings can kill humans - even if they're not allergic, according to WSU.