The yellow-legged hornet – a fierce pollinator predator – was recently confirmed in Georgia. This is the first sighting of the hornet (Vespa velutina) in the United States.
While it has not been seen in Ohio, we ask the public to be our eyes and ears across the state for them.
How can you ID this particular hornet? It has yellow coloration on the fourth abdominal segment and bright yellow on the bottom half of the legs.
Report suspected yellow-legged hornet sightings to ODA through this portal — https://bit.ly/44cf1mr
To view the Geogia Department of Agriculture’s release on the confirmed identification, visit — https://bit.ly/45wMpW9
Photo source: Georgia Department of Agriculture
I have this hornet at my bee feeder in Akron, Ohio (Springfield Twp)
Where should I report this?
Hi Pam. If you want to send me a picture at miquilini.1@osu.edu, I can help you confirm the hornet species. After confirming it, it should be reported to ODA through this portal – https://bit.ly/44cf1mr
Please feel free to contact me if you have any more questions, I will be glad to help you in the process.