Invasive yellow-legged hornet found in US for first time

The Asia native was found in Georgia, prompting concern that it could devastate important pollinators including the honeybee

A yellow-legged hornet has been found in the US for the first time, prompting concerns among experts about the agricultural threat the invasive Asian species poses, not least to honeybees and other pollinators.

The Georgia department of agriculture (GDA) said a beekeeper in Savannah spotted the insect on his property and reported it to authorities. It was subsequently confirmed as a yellow-legged hornet.