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UK invaded by 'bad-tempered' European wasps that have 'particularly painful sting'
European wasps which have "particularly painful stings" are invading the UK - due to a change in our weather.
As August has been, and is expected to remain, windy both here and in parts of Central Europe, the breeze has taken fruit seeds in our direction and fermented in our soil. Their scent attracts German Yellowjackets - whose Latin name is Vespula germanica - which proceed to "get drunk", feasting on the mushy fruits.
But German Yellowjackets are "much more bad tempered" than common wasps - called Vespula vulgaris - and give a much nastier sting. There are around 220billion German yellowjackets - which are bigger than normal wasps, but smaller then hornets - in the UK, and around 260billion common wasps.
It mirrors an invasion of bees in June, which happened as a result of the sweltering 30C heatwave. Experts said a combination of factors formed a "sweet spot" for a particularly "swarmy season" this year.
- August 2023