The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina nigrithorax) was first detected four years ago in the…
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The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina nigrithorax) was first detected four years ago in the Spessart region and has now reached Munich. This invasive species poses a significant threat to beekeeping as well as fruit and wine cultivation. In spring 2023, a nest was found in a garden in Erlenbach (Miltenberg district), one of the first records in Bavaria. The insects are smaller than native European hornets and easily identified by their black heads and bodies.
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🏷️ Asian Hornet
