1,400 different bug species found in guts of Asian hornets

1,400 species found in guts of Asian hornets, highlighting their invasive impact
A study of Asian hornets has found about 1,400 different species in their guts. University of Exeter researchers tested Asian hornet samples from France, Spain, Jersey and the UK throughout the hornet's active season.
1,400 different bug species found in the guts of Asian hornets
What are Asian hornets? Also known as yellow-legged-hornets, Asian hornets are a social species of predatory wasp. They are about one inch long and can build nests that can contai
Invasive Asian hornets devouring 1,400 native species across Europe
Hungry Asian hornets are devouring more than 1,400 different native species across Britain and Europe, reveals new research. Scientists found evidence of hundreds of different types of prey - including bees,
Fresh Asian hornet fears as 'flexible predators' massacre 1,400 UK and European species
Researchers have identified evidence of hundreds of different types of prey in the guts of the voracious invasive species, including bees, spiders, flies and beetles
Warning Asian hornets becoming 'extra threat' due to eating hundreds of species
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Inside the Asian Hornet: Scientists Uncover a Shocking 1,400-Species Feast
Asian hornets are far more dangerous to ecosystems than previously thought, consuming over 1,400 insect species — including crucial pollinators. A study using deep sequencing revealed that while honey bees are frequently targeted,
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