The Asian hornet is not more venomous than the others, but there is a characteristic that makes it the most dangerousPhoto by ekaterinvor on Pexels
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The Asian hornet is not more venomous than the others, but there is a characteristic that makes it the most dangerous

CNN Portugal10 September 2026 at 11:18

The Asian hornet is not more venomous than other wasp species. However, there is a characteristic that makes it more dangerous compared to other similar insects.

Cases of death after Asian hornet stings are considered rare. Despite this, there is a specific factor that makes this insect slightly more dangerous than other wasps.

This information was highlighted to clarify that, although the danger exists, the lethality associated with this insect is not as high as one might think. The special characteristic that increases the risk is related to the behavior or biology of the species, and not to the potency of the venom itself.

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