Invasive ‘murder hornet’ lookalike could destroy pollinators if spread continues, experts warn

Agricultura

An invasive hornet with striking similarities to the “murder hornet” has several southern states on alert, as experts warn its spread could devastate honeybees and other essential pollinators as the threatening insect develops a deadly reputation of its own. The yellow-legged hornet has drawn comparisons to the northern giant hornet—better known as the “murder hornet”—because of its appetite for native insects and its natural ability to significantly harm biodiversity and agricultural

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