Hornet vespa velutina. It is native to temperate and tropical east asia south asia mainland southeast asia and parts of the russian far east. This is a guide for beekeepers around the world on the asian hornet vespa velutina. The vespa velutina asian hornet has very distinctive yellow legs with either a velvety brown or black abdomen and narrow posterior with a yellow border except for the fourth segment which is orange.
It is of concern as an invasive species in some other countries. 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. European honeybees which can be found around the world are not able to defend against this hornet.
The asian hornet whose scientific name is vespa velutina is an insect that can measure up to 137 inches. Describes method of attack on honeybee colonies colony losses lifecycle identificationcontrol methods traps and nest destruction. The yellow legged hornet vespa velutina lepeletier figure 1 is a pest of concern outside of its native range.
The asian giant hornet vespa mandarinia including the color form referred to as the japanese giant hornet is the worlds largest hornet. The most characteristic feature is its size and black body which distinguishes it from european hornets. 2014 and has invaded several european regions first appearing in france in 2004 monceau et al.
We aim to provide information about the vespa velutina nigrithorax asian hornet also known as the yellow legged hornet. The queens are approx. They both live in colonies of several thousand individuals.
The yellow legged hornet vespa velutina lepeletier figure 1 is a pest of concern outside of its native range. Unlike bees hornets can sting the person several times. 30 mm in length and males around 24 mm.
Vespa velutina is native to southeast asia monceau et al. Vespidae is a hornet of asian origin which is a generalist predator of medium to large sized insects and scavenger of vertebrate carrion. 2014 and has invaded several regions in europe first appearing in france in 2004 monceau et al.
The vespa velutina nigrithorax vv is an invasive alien species that first arrived into europe in france during 2004 and is currently present in france italy spain portugal germany belgium and the channel islands. Vespa velutina is native to southeast asia monceau et al.