The yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) is the first invasive Vespidae predator of
honeybees to be accidentally introduced into Europe from Asia. In the current pollinator …

Insect species associated with human goods continue to be accidentally introduced into new
locations. A small proportion of these introduced species become invasive, causing a range …

Vespa velutina nigrithorax, an Asian bee-hawking hornet, has been unintentionally
introduced in south-western France before 2004 and is currently widely spreading across …

The yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina, was accidentally introduced from Southeast Asia
and then invaded France and Korea over the last 10 years. Since its introduction, its …

Current approaches to risk assessment in bees do not take into account co-exposures from
multiple stressors. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is deploying resources and …

Hornets (Vespa spp) are top insect predators that can control pests, but their venomous
stings and defensive behavior cause numerous human deaths throughout Asia. Hornets …

Introduced in France more than a decade ago from China, the invasive Asian hornet Vespa
velutina preys on honey bee Apis mellifera foragers at hive entrances and is a major …

Simple Summary Hornets of the genus Vespa and honey bees are the main characters of a
coevolutionary arms race that is made evident by the conspicuous number of reciprocal …

The invasive hornet Vespa velutina nigrithorax is considered a proliferating threat to
pollinators in Europe and Asia. While the impact of this species on managed honey bees is …

Asian hornets (Vespa velutina) are voracious predators of bees, and are the latest emerging
threat to managed and wild pollinator populations in Europe. To prevent establishment or …