Buzzing Charlotte Basketball Mascot

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Inventions, Group 54, Puzzle 1.

Question is: Buzzing Charlotte Basketball Mascot

and the answer is: HORNET

Word Meaning:

HORNET — Any large wasp of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.

Definitions from Wiktionary.