Hornet's nest found in Southampton cemetery thought to be one of the biggest found so far this year
Experts say it was very difficult to get to
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An Asian Hornet's nest has been recovered from a tree in an old cemetery in Portsmouth.
Hampshire Bee Keepers say the operation was made difficult due to the 'ground littered with ancient graves in the undergrowth.'
As a result, it took several hours before the Hornet's home was on the ground.
It's apparently one of the biggest nests found so far this year.
The Asian hornet also known as the yellow-legged hornet, is a species native to Southeast Asia.
In recent years, it has become an invasive species in Europe, causing significant concern for the UK’s ecosystem.
Nests can reach sizes of up to 1 metre in diameter, housing thousands of hornets.
Asian hornets are predators, feeding primarily on other insects such as flies and wasps.
However, they are well known for their targeting of honeybees, which poses a substantial threat to honeybee populations and the pollination services they provide.
Hampshire Bee Keepers say you should report sightings of Yellow-Legged-Hornets (YLH) also known as Asian hornets on the online form on their website or use the free Asian hornet Watch app.