Aucklanders urged to report sightings after yellow-legged hornet queen found
Thursday 23 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated 
Biosecurity New Zealand is warning residents to stay vigilant after a yellow-legged hornet queen was discovered building a nest in Glenfield. This is the first time a queen of this species has been found in the country. Officers have removed the early-stage nest, which poses a potential threat to honey and wild bee populations.
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