Predicting the spread of the Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) following its incursion into Great Britain
Abstract The yellow-legged or Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) is native to South-East Asia, and is a voracious predator of pollinating insects including honey bees. Since its accidental introduction into South-Western France in 2004, V. velutina has spread to much of western Europe. The presence of V....
Main Authors: | Matt J. Keeling, Daniel N. Franklin, Samik Datta, Mike A. Brown, Giles E. Budge |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2017-07-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-06212-0 |
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