Giant Asian 'Yak Killer' Hornet (IMAGE) Conservation International Caption Adding an additional element of danger, the Mission Himalayas team was forced to dodge the Giant Asian Hornet (Vespa mandarinia), which local villages have named the 'Yak Killer' for its deadly sting. Credit Gary Alpert Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.