Experts in the South West and Channel Islands reflect on rising numbers of the invasive species.
Hummingbird hawk moths - often mistaken for small birds - are being spotted in the West Midlands.
The Asian Hornets Team removes five secondary nests in the space of a week, officials say.
Environment bosses the play area in Millennium Park may remain closed into Tuesday.
Bee keepers and inspectors used GPS trackers to follow the insects and find the nest in Oldham.
Conservationists say the endangered crickets are important indicators of grass chalkland health.
The giant African death's-head hawkmoth has a distinctive skull-like marking.
Organisers of the event say some runners were stung "multiple times" in the park.
The white-spot moth was found at the National Trust for Scotland's reserve at St Abb's Head.
