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单词 Asian hornet
释义

Asian hornet

noun

plural Asian hornets
: a chiefly dark brown and orange hornet (Vespa velutina) of southeastern Asia that has yellow on the lower parts of the legs and that has been introduced into parts of Europe where it has become an invasive (see invasive entry 1 sense 1a) species preying on honeybees
The Asian hornet … is smaller than the UK's native hornet. It has yellow legs, a dark velvety thorax, and a dark abdomen with a distinctive yellow band on the fourth segment. Laura Elvin
The Asian hornet … is about twice the size of a native bee and can give a nasty sting. Colleen Smith

called also yellow-legged hornet

compare asian giant hornet

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

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