The invasive hornet Vespa velutina affects pollination of a wild plant through changes in abundance and behaviour of floral visitors
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DOI: 10.1007/s10530-020-02275-9
Abstract: The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) is a keen predator of honeybees and other insects. Its success as invasive species threatens the stability of ecosystem services provided by them, such as pollination of wild plants and… read more here.
Keywords: plant; velutina; pollination; hornet vespa ... See more keywords
Identification of giant hornet Vespa mandarinia queen sex pheromone components
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2022.01.065
Abstract: The Vespidae is a diverse family of wasps and hornets that are formidable predators of insects, including social bees1, and includes a number of invasive species2. Recently, the world's largest hornet, Vespa mandarinia Smith (Hymenoptera:… read more here.
Keywords: mandarinia; mandarinia queen; vespa mandarinia; hornet vespa ... See more keywords
Asian Hornet, Vespa velutina Lepeletier 1836 (Hym.: Vespidae), Venom Obtention Based on an Electric Stimulation Protocol
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules27010138
Abstract: The yellow-legged Asian hornet (Vespa velutina Lepeletier 1836 (Hymenoptera: Vespidae)) is naturally distributed in China, Southeast Asia, and India; however, recently it has been detected outside of its native area, confirmed as being established in… read more here.
Keywords: vespa velutina; vespa; hornet vespa; asian hornet ... See more keywords