Hornets, on the other hand, are larger and thicker bodied. Their color patterns are often black and white or reddish-brown and yellow.' Hornets build large, papery nests shaped like teardrops or ...

Sightings of Asian hornets, known to eat "up to 50 honey bees a day",  have sparked fears that the invasive species may soon arrive ...

In the US, the most common hornets are the European hornet — which has yellow and brown coloring — and the bald-faced hornet — which is black and white. Note: The bald-faced hornet is ...

Devon beekeepers urge vigilance as Asian hornets pose a growing threat to native insects and honeybees. The invasive species could spread further in the UK.

Asian Hornets have been spotted in the New Forest trying to create nests, the National Bee Unit has confirmed, with one trying to build a nest ...

Also known as the yellow-legged hornet, these insects have caused concerns for beekeepers in the UK because they prey on a wide range of insects, including honey bees. Areas with a high density of ...

The department said to look for webbing as well as green or yellow caterpillars, brown scorched-looking leaves and thin or dying boxwood hedges. This hornet was first spotted in the U.S. in 2023 ...

The Non-Native Species Secretariat and the British Beekeepers Association are calling for UK residents to report any sign of Yellow-legged (Asian) Hornets, following numerous sightings in 2025.

When checking the area, staff found a hole in a large tree alongside the course, where yellow hornets were buzzing around. The event continued with a quickly arranged detour. But by then ...