EPPO Global Database

Vespa velutina(VESPVE)

Distribution details in Austria

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2025: Present, few occurrences
First recorded in: 2024
Comments
single female queen found in April 2024.
References
* Schorkopf DLP, Steube C, Pisecker G, Morawetz L (2024) First record of the Asian Yellow-Legged Hornet (Vespa velutina Lepeletier, 1836) in Austria. Entomologica Austriaca. 32: 1-12.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Czechia Present, few occurrences view...
Germany Present, few occurrences view...
Hungary Present, few occurrences view...
Italy Present, restricted distribution view...
Slovakia Present, few occurrences view...
Switzerland Present, few occurrences view...