Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
How do you tell the difference between the invasive Yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) and the native European hornet (Vespa crabro)? In this YouTube Short, Prof Helen Roy from UKCEH highlights the key features that separate these two striking species — plus an incredible fact: individuals from a single Yellow-legged hornet nest can consume up to 11kg of insects in just one season!
This invasive species poses a real threat to UK biodiversity, so knowing how to spot it is essential. Whether you're a citizen scientist, wildlife recorder, or simply curious about insect life, this bite-size ID guide supports early detection and biodiversity monitoring.
🐝 If you think you've seen a Yellow-legged hornet, report it to help protect native species.
#insects #biodiversity #ScienceShorts #InvasiveSpecies
How do you tell the difference between the invasive Yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) and the native European hornet (Vespa crabro)? In this YouTube Short, Prof Helen Roy from UKCEH highlights the key features that separate these two striking species — plus an incredible fact: individuals from a single Yellow-legged hornet nest can consume up to 11kg of insects in just one season!
This invasive species poses a real threat to UK biodiversity, so knowing how to spot it is essential. Whether you're a citizen scientist, wildlife recorder, or simply curious about insect life, this bite-size ID guide supports early detection and biodiversity monitoring.
🐝 If you think you've seen a Yellow-legged hornet, report it to help protect native species.
#insects #biodiversity #ScienceShorts #InvasiveSpecies
