Climatic Niche Differentiation between the Invasive Hornet <i>Vespa velutina nigrithorax</i> and Two Native Hornets in Europe, <i>Vespa crabro</i> and <i>Vespa orientalis</i>

Climatic Niche Differentiation between the Invasive Hornet <i>Vespa velutina nigrithorax</i> and Two Native Hornets in Europe, <i>Vespa crabro</i> and <i>Vespa orientalis</i>

The introduction and expansion of the Asian yellow-legged hornet (<i>Vespa velutina nigrithorax</i>) in Europe poses concern for multiple reasons, including biodiversity conservation. In addition to the predation of native insects (e.g., bees and wasps), this species may compete with nat...

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Main Authors: Simone Lioy, Luca Carisio, Aulo Manino, Marco Porporato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Diversity
Subjects:
Asian yellow-legged hornet
European hornet
oriental hornet
Vespidae
competition
invasive wasps
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/15/4/495

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