Asian Hornet – ID & Reporting Checklist

Identify (at a glance)

• Legs: bright yellow.
• Abdomen: mostly dark with a single broad orange band toward the end.
• Size: worker ~19–24 mm (queen up to ~30 mm). Smaller and darker than European hornet.
• Behaviour: hawking in front of hives; feeding on fallen fruit; nest high in trees or building voids.

If unsure, compare with our online Identification Guide at asianhornet.com/identification.

Photo & Evidence Tips

• Use zoom; do not move closer. Avoid blur and heavy shadow.
• Try for a side view showing yellow legs and orange band.
• Include a reference (e.g., ruler, coin, hive entrance) if practical.
• No photo? Record detailed notes anyway (colour, size, behaviour).

After You Report

• Authorities may request your original photo/video and more detail.
• They may visit to assess and locate a nest if warranted.
• Not every report receives a reply; all verified data helps response.

Quick Checklist

1. Stay safe — keep 5–10 m from any nest; do not disturb.
2. Take a photo or short video (if safe to do so).
3. Record details:
   • Date & time: __________________________
   • Location (address/GPS): __________________
   • Number seen: ________ Behaviour: __________
   • Nearby hives/fruit: _______________________
4. Report via your country’s official channel (below).

Report – Official Links

United Kingdom

• Asian Hornet Watch app (submit with photo) — App Store / Google Play.
• National Bee Unit guidance: nationalbeeunit.com

France

• Guidance – Ministère de l’Agriculture: agriculture.gouv.fr
• Local mairie / préfecture for local procedure (sightings not recorded centrally).

Elsewhere in Europe

Check your national agriculture or environment ministry, or a local beekeeping association.