Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "Asian hornets are large predatory wasps native to Southeast Asia, best known for their impact on honeybee populations and their rapid spread in parts of Europe. Scientifically called Vespa velutina, they are highly efficient hunters. They often hover near beehives and pick off bees mid-air, which can severely weaken or collapse entire colonies. They build large paper nests, usually high in trees, on buildings, or in sheltered urban areas. A single nest can co