At least 19 people have been stung to death by bees in southern China . More than 580 people have been stung in China 's southern Shaanxi province . The Asian giant hornet , Circus mandarinia , is world 's largest hornet and may be invasive . Regional hot , dry weather and smell of people may be factors in increased hornet populations .
At least 19 people have been stung to death by hornets in southern China . More than 580 people have been stung in China 's southern Shaanxi province . The Asian killer hornet , Vespa mandarinia , is world 's largest hornet and may be involved . Regional hot , dry weather and smell of people may be factors in increased hornet activity .