Origins of Vespa velutina hornet that recently invaded Iki Island, Japan and Jersey Island, UK
(2018)
Journal Article
Takahashi, J., Okuyama, H., Kiyoshi, T., Takeuchi, T., & Martin, S. (2019). Origins of Vespa velutina hornet that recently invaded Iki Island, Japan and Jersey Island, UK. Mitochondrial DNA Part A, 30(3), 434-439. https://doi.org/10.1080/24701394.2018.1538366
The native distribution of the yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina, is throughout East Asia. Around 15 years ago this species was accidentally introduced into South Korea and France, where it became established and then spread into neighbouring coun... Read More about Origins of Vespa velutina hornet that recently invaded Iki Island, Japan and Jersey Island, UK.