Dreaded Asian Hornet has arrived in Spain

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Dreaded Asian Hornet has arrived in Spain: "It’s been confirmed that ‘Vespa Velutina’, the Asian hornet which attacks bees and can decimate hives, has crossed from France into Spain. It was first seen in South West France in 2005, where it’s believed to have arrived on a container ship which docked in port in Bordeaux, and spread rapidly to 32 French departments.

The Basque Country’s Beekeepers’ Association issued a warning on Tuesday that the hornet was spotted this summer in Irun, Hondarribia and Oiartzun, and there are concerns now that it will be capable of adapting to drier climates and spreading to other parts of Spain."