Summary
The Yellow legged hornet is an aggressive predator of native insects that poses a significant threat to honey bees and other pollinators. Originally from Asia, in 2004 this invasive non-native species was accidentally introduced to France where it has spread rapidly and into neighbouring countries.
Please report any sighting immediately with a photo.
online at: nonnativespecies.org/asianhornet
Email: alertnonnative@ceh.ac.uk
