First confirmed Asian hornet sighting in Northern Ireland as warning issued

First sighting of Asian hornet confirmed in the North

It was captured in the Dundonald area of Belfast on 10 October.

First Asian hornet found in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has confirmed its first sighting and capture of an Asian hornet.

Asian hornet: Environment agency confirm NI's first sighting

The insect was captured in the Dundonald area on Friday by a member of the public.

Asian hornet: Public warned after first confirmed sighting of 'harmful invasive species' in Northern Ireland

The first confirmed sighting of an Asian hornet has been confirmed in Northern Ireland.

First confirmed Asian hornet sighting in Northern Ireland as warning issued

Members of the public are urged to be vigilant and report any suspicious insects

First Asian hornet sighting confirmed in Northern Ireland - Agriland.co.uk

The first confirmed sighting of an Asian hornet in Northern Ireland has been confirmed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA). The Asian hornet was captured in the Dundonald area of Belfast on October 10 by a member of the public. The insect, also known as Yellow-legged hornet, is a harmful invasive species originating from east Asia and first recorded in Europe in 2004. Individuals and nests are increasingly being recorded in souther…