A biologist holds an Asian hornet, an invasive species that is threatening beekeepers and fruit farmers in Western Europe. — ...

Asian giant hornets (Vespa mandarinia) are the largest social wasp in the world and have been given the dramatic name of ‘murder hornet’ in the media due to their ability to raid beehives and ...

An interactive map has identified the number of sightings of an invasive hornet species in Sussex.

Finland's largest wasp, the European hornet, is spreading north due to warmer summers and milder winters. Though intimidating ...

Asian hornets were big news in the US just a couple of years ago as they posed a danger to native species in America. Now, another breed of asian hornets is choking out species in Europe and the UK.

The hornet's larger size means it can inject more venom than traditional wasps, increasing the risk of anaphylactic shock. Its sting is particularly painful to humans, and has proven fatal in cases ...

An Asian hornet nest has been found in Ilford, prompting warnings from The British Beekeepers Association about the growing threat to UK ...

The Asian Giant Hornet’s Dangerous Sting This is a social species that lives in colonies. Workers can measure 1 to 1.5 inches long, while queens can reach 2 inches. Their wingspans can reach 3 ...