European hornets (Vespa crabro) and wasps such as the common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) or the German wasp (Vespula germanica) can often be observed at feeding sites such as fruit trees or sugary foods.

The hornets have a dark brown or black velvety body, bordered with a fine yellow band They nest openly in trees and hedges, unlike European hornets which often nest in cavities They hover near ...

A record number of Asian hornets nests have been found in Jersey. A member of the team responsible for finding and removing them said 85 had been tracked down so far - two more than the previous ...