Asian Hornet sighting

More Asian Hornets have been discovered in Ireland following the confirmed sighting in Cork earlier this month, prompting intensified surveillance efforts to contain the biosecurity threat posed by the invasive species. The Department of Heritage confirmed that additional sightings have occurred since the initial Cork discovery, leading to expanded monitoring activities by specialized survey teams. … Read more

Ireland has confirmed its first sighting of an Asian hornet, prompting the establishment of a government taskforce to address the potential biodiversity threat posed by the invasive species. The yellow-legged hornet was spotted and captured by a member of the public in Cork, marking a significant development for Irish wildlife protection efforts. The Department of … Read more