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The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina), also known as the yellow-legged hornet or Asian predatory wasp, is a species of hornet indigenous to Southeast Asia. It is of concern as an invasive species in some other countries, including most of Europe.
Also, a related genus of Asian nocturnal vespines, Provespa, is referred to as "night wasps" or "night hornets", [5] though they are not true hornets. [ 6 ] Some other large wasps are sometimes referred to as hornets, most notably the bald-faced hornet ( Dolichovespula maculata ) found in North America.
There have been two sightings of Asian hornets in Kent, sparking fears they’re establishing a route from Europe and targetting the Kent coastline
Asian hornet filmed devouring wasp in Kent gardenSWNS. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
Asian "murder hornets", first spotted in the U.S. in 2019, haven't been confirmed in N.C., but climate change and human activity could change that.
Vespa analis is a typical tree-dwelling hornet. [5] Its nests are generally built from six to ten feet above ground, lower than those of Vespa affinis and Vespa velutina . [ 5 ] The nest envelope is usually quite dark and sturdy, and has a coarsely imbricate pattern, with large, obvious overlapping circular sections.
CORRECTION: CORRECTS HEADLINE AND FIRST TWO LINES TO MAKE CLEAR THAT THE HORNET IS THE "ASIAN HORNET," NOT THE "ASIAN GIANT HORNET" OR "MURDER HORNET".When he lost 35 hives to the invasive Asian ...
The Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) or northern giant hornet, [2] [3] including the color form referred to as the Japanese giant hornet, [4] [5] is the world's largest hornet. It is native to temperate and tropical East Asia , South Asia , Mainland Southeast Asia , and parts of the Russian Far East .