A Japanese giant hornet, also known as the murder hornet, is on display

A Japanese giant hornet, also known as the murder hornet, is on display. In Europe, Asian hornets are significant predators of bees, currently preying on many species, including the well-known European honeybee and various lesser-known solitary and colonial bees, in Ghent, Belgium, on December 27, 2023. (Photo by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto) (Photo by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via AFP) Some individuals have been stung up to six times. On Sunday morning, a swarm of Asian hornets attacked a group of mountain bikers during a ride. This incident occurred around 10 AM in the village of Peyrilhac, Haute-Vienne, according to France Info. A total of 37 participants from "l'Occitane VTT et Marche" were treated by emergency services who responded quickly.