Steve & Annie talked about the rise of the Asian Hornet on the Red Kite Breakfast this morning
Vespa velutina, also known as the Asian hornet is an invasive non-native species from Asia. It arrived in France in 2004 where it spread rapidly. As a highly effective predator of insects, including honey bees and other beneficial species, it can cause significant losses to bee colonies, and potentially other native species.
A number of sightings have been recorded in the UK since 2016, find the latest information on Defra’s rolling news page.
It is important to report any suspected sightings of this species as soon as possible. Find out how to identify Asian hornet by downloading an Identification Guide,
