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Asian Hornets survive UK winter for first time, DNA testing shows (www.bbc.co.uk)

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Invasive Asian hornets have survived a UK winter for the first time, DNA analysis has confirmed, suggesting that they could make the UK one of their permanent homes.

The species poses a deadly threat to honey bees and could have a "concerning" impact on native pollinators and biodiversity were they to stay, master beekeeper Lynne Ingram told the BBC.

The insects, which can eat up to 50 bees a day, had previously flown into the UK from France in the warmer months.

"The DNA analysis has now proved they are overwintering - they could get really established here," Ms Ingram said.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 7 months ago

Yay