By Rob Williams 5th September 2013. Find Article Here:-
It is feared that vespa velutina nigrithorax, which can grow to four-times the size of a British honey bee, could attack the indigenous bee population.
A swarm of potentially deadly vicious Asian hornets with a devastating sting are heading towards Britain’s shores.
It is feared that vespa velutina nigrithorax, which can grow to four-times the size of a British honey bee, could attack the indigenous bee population.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has said it believes the species may be about to spread to Britain and described the insects as ‘invasive and predatory’.
A statement from Defra said: ‘It has spread very quickly to many areas of France where it is reported to be causing many problems for both beekeepers and biodiversity in the country. The hornet can predate on bee colonies, causing significant harm.’
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