Asian hornet - Wikipedia
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 …
Yellow-legged Hornet » APHA - National Bee Unit - BeeBase
Yellow-legged Hornet This page briefly explains the background and life cycle of the yellow-legged hornet, also known as the Asian hornet. If you think you have seen the yellow-legged hornet, please …
Report Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet Sightings
The Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet is a highly aggressive predator which poses a significant threat to honey bees and other pollinators in the UK. Numbers of the destructive insect rose rapidly in 2023 …
The deadly Asian hornet: how to identify, what they like to eat, why ...
What are Asian hornets Asian hornets (Vespa velutina), also known as yellow-legged hornets, are a species of a wasp, which are a type of insect. What do Asian hornets look like? The most striking …
Yellow-Legged Hornet - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Jul 30, 2025 · The yellow-legged hornet, a social wasp species, is a threat to honey bees and other pollinators. Learn how to identify this invasive pest.
Yellow-Legged Hornet - Penn State Extension
Aug 25, 2023 · Yellow-legged hornets are native to Southeast Asia. A worker was found in Georgia (USA) in August 2023, the first time this species has been reported from North America.
Yellow-Legged Hornet - Protecting Pollinators | Bee Program
Yellow-Legged Hornet In August 2023, the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA), in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture Plant & Animal Health Inspection Service (USDA …
7 Types of Asian Hornets: Identification With Pictures
May 24, 2025 · This guide introduces seven common types of Asian hornets, highlighting how to identify them, where they live, and what they eat. 1. Vespa velutina (Asian Hornet) The Vespa velutina, …
Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet (YLH): A Global Threat
The yellow-legged hornet poses multifaceted threats to American agriculture, with beekeeping bearing the primary impact. The species is a voracious predator of honeybees, capable of devastating entire …
Not easily confused with any other species. Dark brown or black velvety body. Characteristically dark abdomen and yellow tipped legs. Smaller than the native European Hornet.