Fears are growing of an invasion of a killer hornet that can kill with a single sting, with another suspected sighting reported.
The Asian Hornet was discovered on Sunday in Plymouth and has prompted a fresh warning for the public to be"on guard" to help stop the spread of the species.
"The Asian Hornet can wipe out a colony of bees, in a matter of hours, as they feed on the live bees and pupae inside the hive. "A sting from an Asian Hornet is a lot worse than a sting from a wasp or bee, so do not put yourself in harm, or take any risks. They will not sting you, unless provoked, so do not worry or panic."
Asian-hornet co-ordinator Alastair Christie said the numbers were ''an unprecedented, astronomical increase''.
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