This pic is from 3 yrs ago That I took of one of many I killed and I am not in Washington. It was 3 inches

Murder hornets’ spotted in United States

Asian giant hornets, which researchers have nicknamed “murder hornets,” have been spotted in Washington state.

Their venomous sting can kill humans if they are stung multiple times. The hornets are also strong enough to puncture a beekeeper’s suit.

The hornets are more than 2 inches long and have reportedly been attacking beehives in Washington state.

https://www.wbay.com/content/news/Murder-hornet-spotted-in-United-States-570158331.html?fbclid=IwAR23_RRwQFteDRRFw0jPXhuyCmwP3QbWoWfaCzCPf_ZeMhiArgggUrPjxF4