An Asian Hornet Has Been Spotted for the First Time This Year (but Luckily It's Been Captured)

Public alert issued after Asian hornet captured in Cork

Hornets hover outside bee hives like helicopters to ambush and snatch returning, tired forager bees

An Asian hornet has been spotted for the first time this year (but luckily it's been captured)

The invasive insect was spotted and captured in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork.

Public urged to be vigilant after capture of deadly Asian hornet in Cork

Sighting of single Asian hornet in Ringaskiddy triggered 'a rapid response plan' that was led by the National Parks and Wildlife Services

Asian hornet captured in Co. Cork

The public is being urged to stay vigilant after a single Asian hornet was captured and confirmed in Co. Cork. According to the Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, an Asian Hornet “was seen, photographed and captured” by a member of the public in the Ringaskiddy area of Co. Cork last week. Minister O’Sullivan said the person also quickly notified the National Biodiversity Data Centre. “The sighting triggered …