Asian hornets are a threat to native British insects
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The hornets found in East Sussex this spring are genetically related to a nest destroyed in the same area last year, marking the first time the invasive species has overwintered in the UK.
British authorities have been battling to prevent an invasion of Asian hornets.Vespa BeltinaSince it was first spotted in 2016, efforts have been made to prevent the bird from establishing itself in the country.
Asian hornets are smaller than the native European hornets (Vespa…
Source: www.newscientist.com
