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Andalusia sees surge in invasive oriental hornets
The oriental hornet (Vespa orientalis), an invasive species, is experiencing a significant surge in presence across Andalusia, Spain. While the species arrived in the region eight years ago, current sightings in urban environments have reached unprecedented levels, causing alarm among local residents.
Confirmed sightings have been reported in the city centers and monumental areas of Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, and Cádiz. The Institute of Sustainable Agriculture (IAS-CSIC) reported detecting a queen in Córdoba on March 19 using specialized traps.
Although the current population of hornets will naturally die off within weeks—leaving only the newly fertilized queens to survive—experts warn that the species will establish new colonies in the spring, potentially with a wider distribution than the current season.
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Andalusia · Cordoba · Institute of Sustainable Agriculture · Málaga · Vespa orientalis
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The oriental hornet species arrived in Andalusia eight years ago. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Institute of Sustainable Agriculture (IAS-CSIC) detected an oriental hornet in Córdoba on March 19 using special traps. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] All hornets except for newly fertilized queens will die within a few weeks as part of their biological cycle. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The invasive species has been confirmed in urban centers including Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, and Cádiz. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.levante-emv.com