hornet

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As reported in the journal Ecosphere, Sugiura found clear evidence that adult pond frogs actively launched attacks on workers of all three hornet species.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2025

This suggests that the frogs in the study may have developed a dual resistance to both the painful and harmful effects of hornet venom, allowing them to successfully hunt and consume hornet workers.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2025

However, in 2024 a DNA analysis confirmed that the Asian hornet survived its first winter in the UK.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

Mr Williamson also raised concerns over Asian hornet nests in public areas.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

“It makes me madder than a hornet to be disbelieved,” she explained.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie