Vespa velutina, or Asian yellow-legged hornet, was accidentally introduced from China to
other parts of the world: South Korea in 2003, Europe in 2004, and Japan in 2012. V …

Hornets are large, predatory wasps that have the potential to alter biotic communities and
harm honey bee colonies once established in non-native locations. Mated, diapausing …

Understanding the impact of a predatory invasive alien species requires data on its diet.
Vespa velutina Lepeletier, 1836, is a notorious bee-hawking hornet accidentally introduced …

The Asian yellow-legged hornet Vespa velutina is an invasive alien species introduced and
widespread in several countries of Europe and Asia. Its diffusion generates relevant …

Abstract The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) is a keen predator of honeybees and other
insects. Its success as invasive species threatens the stability of ecosystem services …

The invasive hornet Vespa velutina nigrithorax is a rapidly proliferating threat to pollinators
in Europe and East Asia. To effectively limit its spread, colonies must be detected and …

BACKGROUND Vespa velutina has become a species of concern in invaded regions of
Europe and Asia, due to its impacts on biodiversity, apiculture and society. This hornet, a …

Simple Summary The introduction of invasive species is one of the major causes of
biodiversity loss and, in many cases, entails considerable economic consequences. Due to …

BACKGROUND The yellow‐legged hornet, Vespa velutina nigrithorax, is an invasive alien
species (IAS) which was accidentally introduced in Europe from Asia. This social insect …

Simple Summary Since the accidental introduction of the yellow-legged hornet (Vespa
velutina nigrithorax) at the beginning of 21st century in Europe, it has become a threat to …