To date, there have been been reported sightings only in Auckland - with the discovery of queen hornets and nests in the ...

Hornets and bees are both feared insects for their painful stings. Both are quick-flying, hive-building insects that work together as a community. They also appear similar at times, such as in their ...

New Zealand is urging the public to look out for nests of invasive Asian yellow-legged hornets that are threatening the country’s biosecurity by feeding on bees as the “narrow window” to curb the ...

Officials in New Zealand are racing to prevent the yellow-legged hornet, also known as the Asian hornet, from becoming established in the country, according to Radio New Zealand. New Zealand's ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. As winter approaches, hornets begin to ruthlessly purge the colony of members who are no longer needed. From dumping excess larvae to starving ...

Hornets are a type of wasp that belongs to the family Vespidae. They are among the largest types of wasps, making them intimidating insects. As with all living creatures, hornet size depends on the ...