单词 | asian hornet |
释义 | > as lemmasAsian hornet Asian hornet n. any of several hornets native to Asia; spec. Vespa velutina, which is considered an invasive species in Europe and feeds on other insects, including honey bees. V. velutina is thought to pose a serious threat to bee colonies in Europe.Sometimes confused with the Asian giant hornet, V. mandarinia. ΚΠ 1975 L. J. Kagen in R. W. Richter Med. Aspects Drug Abuse xx. 254 Rhabdomyolysis has also occurred after multiple stings of an Asian hornet. 2011 Guardian 18 Oct. (G2 section) 3/1 The risk assessment of Vespa velutina, the Asian hornet, makes terrifying reading. According to a new report, ‘a handful of hornets can destroy an entire nest [of honey bees] in a couple of hours’. < as lemmas |
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