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Two queen yellow-legged hornets found in Auckland raise fears of colony establishment, threatening New Zealand’s honey industry.
Biosecurity New Zealand confirmed two more queen yellow-legged hornets in Auckland’s North Shore on October 17, raising concerns about the invasive species establishing colonies.
The hornets, which threaten honeybee populations and could harm New Zealand’s struggling honey industry, were found in early nest stages—potentially as small as a tennis ball.
Authorities urge the public to report suspected sightings by photographing them without disturbance and contacting Biosecurity New Zealand via hotline or website.
The species has devastated bee colonies in Europe, and with around 4,000 beekeeping operations in New Zealand, experts warn of serious economic and environmental risks, especially amid an existing $104 million industry loss.
Dos avispas reinas de patas amarillas encontradas en Auckland suscitan temores de establecimiento de colonias, amenazando la industria de la miel de Nueva Zelanda.