Scientific name: Vespa velutina
Size: 30-35 mm
Origin: South-eastern Asia
Name (ES): Avispón asiático
Description:
Detected in the Balearic Islands in 2015.
Eradicated in 2020.
An opportunistic insect predator, it selects food based on resources around the nest. It seriously affects beekeeping activities as its preference is to feed on honeybees. Hunting pressure can paralyse bee-gathering activities, representing a danger to survival.
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