Invasive Species Northern Ireland

Asian hornet

Vespa velutina

Status:

Potential

Habitat:

Terrestrial

Threats:

A highly aggressive predator of native insects, posing a significant threat to honey bees and other pollinators.

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Egyptian goose

Alopochen aegyptiacus

Status:

Potential

Habitat:

Terrestrial

Threats:

Hybridization with goose and duck species. Disease vector. Overgrazing. Outcompetes native fauna.

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Oak Processionary Moth

Thaumetopoea processionea

Status:

Potential

Habitat:

Terrestrial

Threats:

Tree pest. Health risk to humans and animals.

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Raccoon

Procyon lotor

Status:

Potential

Habitat:

Terrestrial

Threats:

Voracious predator and can cause decline of waterfowl. disease vector.

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Invasive Species Northern Ireland