Evidence for Range Expansion and Origins of an Invasive Hornet <i>Vespa bicolor</i> (Hymenoptera, Vespidae) in Taiwan, with Notes on Its Natural Status

Evidence for Range Expansion and Origins of an Invasive Hornet <i>Vespa bicolor</i> (Hymenoptera, Vespidae) in Taiwan, with Notes on Its Natural Status

The invasive alien species (IAS) <i>Vespa bicolor</i> is the first reported hornet that has established in Taiwan and is concerning as they prey on honeybee <i>Apis mellifera</i>, which leads to colony losses and public concerns. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the...

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Main Authors: Sheng-Shan Lu, Junichi Takahashi, Wen-Chi Yeh, Ming-Lun Lu, Jing-Yi Huang, Yi-Jing Lin, I-Hsin Sung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
dispersal prediction model
hornet
invasive species
<i>Vespa bicolor</i>
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/4/320

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