The Decline of Bugs: Insects Disappearing Each Summer

Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "Asian hornets are large, invasive wasps native to Southeast Asia, most commonly referring to Vespa velutina. They are known for: • Predation on bees – they hover in front of hives and catch honeybees mid-air, severely weakening colonies • Rapid spread – introduced accidentally into Europe, they’ve expanded quickly due to lack of natural predators • Large paper nests – often built high in trees or structures, sometimes housing thousands of individuals • Aggres