Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet Sightings and Incursion Map

It is crucial that any potential sightings are reported so experts can take quick and effective action to eradicate Yellow-Legged Asian Hornets. The best way is to use the 'Asian Hornet Watch' app to record and report any sightings. The app is available for both Apple and Android devices. Photos and videos can also be sent by email to: [email protected]

This incursion map will update with any further sightings of Asian Hornets and includes sightings in the UK since 2016.

Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet Monitoring:

Think you have seen a Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet in your area?

Monitoring the environment for foraging hornets allows the NBU to identify if a Yellow-Legged Asian hornet nest may be present in a particular area. Frequent and widespread monitoring is needed throughout the UK to manage Yellow-Legged Asian hornet incursions.  Members of the public can significantly contribute by monitoring for foraging hornets and reporting sightings.  If you can help please read the National Bee Unit's  'Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet Monitoring' document for further information about how you can get involved.