Sammy CarterRNZ·28 Aug, 2026 03:57 AM3 mins to readYellow-legged hornet (far left) compared to species established in New Zealand: (from left to right) German wasp (Vespula germanica), Asian paper wasp (Polistes chinensis) and Australian paper wasp (Polistes humilis). Photo / Biosecurity New ZealandBy Sammy Carter of RNZScientists are trialling using environmental DNA to track signs of yellow-legged hornets in Auckland waterways, with hornet queens potentially emerging from winter hibernation soon.The last yellow-legged hornets, which have potentially deadly stings, were found in Auckland in April. Biosecurity NZ
DNA clues track yellow-legged hornets in Auckland waterways
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