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Emily Beament

FOUND: Scientists identify sound of hovering invasive hornets in move to protect honeybees | Mind Blowing Facts

Bees David Lammy Kemi Badenoch Nottingham Trent University United States
The Asian or yellow-legged hornet is a non-native predator that feeds on honeybees (Alamy/PA) -

Scientists have found ways to remotely detect the sound of invasive Asian hornets hovering outside beehives in a move that could protect honeybees.

The Asian or yellow-legged hornet is a non-native predator that feeds on honeybees, hovering around the entrance of a hive for long periods until a bee is caught and eaten.

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