Our Services Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet Identify & Report Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet Identify Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet: Does it look very black?Has it got a dark abdomen with a wide orange stripe on 4th segment?Do its legs look as if they have been dipped in yellow paint?Has it got a black head with an orange face?Is it's thorax black and velvety? Image by David Walker and used courtesy of NBU Animal & Plant Health Agency have put together a short film to help you identify them too: Sound of a Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet: This was recorded in a bathroom at former BBKA Trustee Bob Hogge's house in Jersey where he is keeping a colony of Yellow-Legged Asian Hornets for study. They have a very deep buzz: Your browser does not support the audio element. Please click here to download the file Don't confuse Yellow-Legged Asian Hornets with other insects: Slightly smaller than the native European Hornet, the Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet may be confused with other species shown below: This is a Wood Wasp This is a European Hornet This is a Wasp ID Sheet & Poster: The Government has an ID sheet and Alert Poster which are available here. If you spot a Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet or a nest please report it immediately. It is crucial all potential sightings are reported so experts can take quick and effective action to eradicate Yellow-Legged Asian Hornets. Please include an image wherever possible as written descriptions are much less effective. When making a report a clear photo is very important to determine the insect seen. Without an image sightings are much less likely to be followed up. See it! Snap it! Send it! 'Asian Hornet Watch' App: The best way to report any sightings is via the 'Asian Hornet Watch' app. The home screen of the App allows users to check similar species and report a sighting. A photo is requested as key to identification. Date and location are auto completed and brief comments can be included. A reminder about personal safety is also included. Reporting can lead to investigation and nest destruction which is vital for eradication. The 'Asian Hornet Watch' app is available for both android and iPhone - click on the logo below to download the app now. Email: Photos and videos can be emailed to: [email protected]. Please ensure you include full location and contact details as well as a photo. Online Form: Use this link to access the online reporting form. ‘Courtesy The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Crown Copyright’. Manage Cookie Preferences