The yellow-legged hornet, an invasive species, has been spotted in Georgia making this the first live sighting in the U.S.

<div class="block">The yellow-legged hornet, an invasive species also known as an Asian hornet, has been spotted in Georgia making this the first live sighting in the U.S.</div>

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Invasive Yellow-Legged Hornet Spotted in the U.S.

New invasive species of yellow legged hornets was spotted for the first time in the US. Prompting a fresh warning. Look at that. The yellow legged hornet also known as an Asian hornet was spotted earlier this month by a beekeeper in Savannah Georgia who reported the insect to the state. The Georgia Department of Agriculture said yesterday the hornet has the potential to threaten production and native pollinators officials said they will set up traps to find out if there are more in the area. They plan on destroying them if that is the case. Now, the yellow legged hornet is a native to tropical and subtropical areas in Southeast Asia. It is also prevalent in much of Europe, parts of the Middle East and parts of Asia.