The National Bee Unit confirmed the sighting in Rayleigh, Essex, and issued a warning to the public and particularly beekeepers.
For the first time in five months, Asian hornets, which threaten honey bees, have been sighted in the UK. The Asian giant hornet or northern giant hornet, including the color form referred to as the Japanese giant hornet, is the world's largest hornet. It is native to temperate and tropical East Asia, South Asia, Mainland Southeast Asia, and parts of the Russian Far East.
Following the discovery of the big wasps that pose a threat to bees in the Rayleigh region of Essex, beekeepers and the general public are being urged to exercise caution.
The government reports that the National Bee Unit has confirmed the observation and that surveillance is being conducted to look for further Asian hornets in the area.
Since one Asian hornet was captured in Felixstowe, Suffolk, in April, this is the first confirmed sighting in the United Kingdom.
According to the Natural History Museum, the non-native Asian or yellow-legged hornet is an invasive species in Britain that may consume honeybees.
According to expert Gavin Broad, "the hornets invade honeybee hives by perching outside and snatching workers as they enter and go."
They dismember them and feed their young the thorax.
Government representatives are warning the public to watch out for Asian hornets.
The Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defrachief )'s plant and bee health officer, Nicola Spence, stated: "By making sure we are alerted to potential sightings as early as possible, we can take rapid and effective action to stamp out the threat posed by Asian hornets.
We are moving quickly to find and look into any nests in the vicinity as a result of this confirmed encounter.
“While the Asian hornet poses no greater risk to human health than other wasps or hornets, we recognise the damage they can cause to honey bee colonies and other beneficial insects.
"Please continue to look out for any Asian hornets and if you think you’ve spotted one, report your sighting through the Asian hornet app or online."
The public are advised not to approach or disturb hornet nests as it can provoke attacks by the terrifying insects.
They are generally not aggressive towards humans but become extremely agitated if their nest is threatened.
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