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Asian Hornet hunt on the Isles of Scilly

The Yellow-legged Hornet, which is native to east Asia, has just been found on Tresco,

It's the first time this invasive predator of bees and other insects has been seen in the far South West of England. Islanders are being asked to keep a look out for this type of hornet on the Isles of Scilly. The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Jonathan Morris has been talking to Jay Cowen from the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust about the situation.

Photo credit: Jersey Asian Hornet Group.

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