Vespa velutina(VESPVE)
Distribution details in France (Corse)
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2026: Present, few occurrences
First recorded in: 2024
First recorded in: 2024
* Rojas-Nossa SV, Bartlett LJ, Kolics É, del Mar Leza M, Nave A, Pusceddu M, Rein C, Robla J, Rome Q, Seehausen ML, Senko D (2026) Worldwide distribution and invasion status of Vespa velutina (Hymenoptera: Vespidae), the yellow-legged hornet, in 2025. European Journal of Entomology 123, 217-232. doi: 10.14411/eje.2026.022
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Present, restricted distribution | ||
| Germany | Present, few occurrences | ||
| Italy | Present, restricted distribution | ||
| Luxembourg | Present, widespread | ||
| Monaco | Present, no details | ||
| Spain | Present, restricted distribution | ||
| Spain | Islas Canárias | Transient | |
| Spain | Islas Baleares | Present, no details | |
| Switzerland | Present, restricted distribution |