Invasive yellow-legged hornet spotted in U.S. for first time

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Invasive yellow-legged hornet spotted in U.S. for first time​

Invasive yellow-legged hornet spotted in U.S. for first time

The invasive insect has the potential to threaten honey production, native pollinators and the agriculture industry.

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A new invasive species has been spotted in the U.S. for the first time. A living yellow-legged hornet, also known as an Asian hornet, was detected in Georgia, which state officials say could cause damage to its agricultural industry if left uncontrolled.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture said Tuesday the discovery has the potential to threaten honey production and native pollinators.

Earlier this month, a Georgian beekeeper discovered and reported the insect to the state. The yellow-legged hornet's identity was then confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

 

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An invasive hornet species was found by a Georgia native, marking the first time an insect of its kind has been spotted in the US.

After finding an unusual bug flying on his property, a beekeeper from Savannah called the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA), which then worked with the University of Georgia and the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to determine it was a yellow-legged hornet. State officials are now concerned about the insect’s potential harm to the agriculture industry - so much so that they plan to eradicate it as soon as possible.