Recent research indicates that invasive Asian hornets are consuming a wide array of insect species crucial for pollination in Europe. An analysis of hornet larvae from over 1,500 samples revealed that they preyed on 1,449 insects, many being vital pollinators affected by agricultural practices and environmental changes. The presence of these hornets poses a significant risk not only to honeybees but to agricultural stability, meriting increased attention to their rapid spread since their introduction to Europe about 20 years ago.
Research shows invasive Asian hornets threaten native insect species across Europe, significantly impacting pollinator populations and agricultural ecosystems already under environmental stress.
Extensive genetic analysis of hornet larvae reveals a diet comprising hundreds of insect species, raising alarms over their devastating effect on key pollinators like honeybees.
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