The Northern Ireland Environment Agency said the Asian hornet could have a 'serious impact' on biodiversity in Ireland. Photograph: Getty Images
The first sighting of an Asian hornet has been confirmed in Northern Ireland.
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) said the insect was captured in the Dundonald area of Belfast “by a vigilant member of the public” on October 10th.
Northern Ireland’s minister for agriculture Andrew Muir said “c
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