ツマアカスズメバチ

noun

Asian hornet; Asian predatory wasp

Refers specifically to Vespa velutina, an invasive hornet species in parts of Asia and Europe. In Japanese contexts, it is often discussed as a threat to honeybees.

• ツマアカスズメバチはミツバチを襲おそう外がい来らい種しゅです。

  The Asian hornet is an invasive species that attacks honeybees.

• 今年ことし、ツマアカスズメバチの巣すが公こう園えんで見みつかった。

  This year, a nest of Asian hornets was found in the park.