14/08/2025
A Government response team has investigated and confirmed a sighting of an Asian Hornet in Ireland. While there isn’t a significant public health risk to humans, this species can be very detrimental to honeybee populations and biodiversity. Report any potential sightings to the National Biodiversity Data Centre and use this visual to help you distinguish the Asian Hornet from other species.
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