Southern giant hornets, sometimes referred to as "murder hornets," have been found in Spain — the first detection in Europe.

Scientists in Spain are trying to find an underground nest belonging to the first southern giant hornets to be spotted in ...

An invasive species of “murder hornets” has been discovered in Europe for the first time. Researchers in northern Spain are ...

The invasive species poses a threat to local ecosystems – but where did the insects come from and how are they dangerous?

Researchers from the University of Oviedo said the southern giant hornet is an “aggressive predator” that preys on ...

The fear of ‘murder hornets ‘ spreading across Europe intensifies after sightings in Spain.

Vespa soror, also known as the southern giant hornet. Researchers in Spain are scrambling to find the nest belonging to the first southern giant hornets found in Europe. Sometimes referred to as ...

A pair of the hornets were spotted in March 2022 before another two were seen in October 2023. 'Bad effects' Researchers believe they have a nest that dates back at least a year.