The Environmental Protection and Historical Monuments Observatory in Tangier (OPEMH) has…

The Environmental Protection and Historical Monuments Observatory in Tangier (OPEMH) has expressed concern over recent data regarding the presence of the Eastern Hornet in several regions of Morocco, particularly in Tangier, Tetouan, M'diq, and Fnideq. This concern stems from a previous scientific study documenting the first occurrences of the Vespa genus in Morocco, which confirmed the presence of both Vespa orientalis and Vespa crabro in northern Morocco through field collection and observation conducted in 2025. This situation necessitates monitoring their spread to assess potential impacts on beekeeping, ecosystems, and public health.