Horrifying moment a BBC news presenter was photobombed by a massive WASP on live television

THIS is the terrifying moment a BBC news presenter was photobombed by a massive WASP on live television this morning.

The insect appeared to be a giant as it hovered behind journalist Emma Cameron's head just after 8am.

The wasp invaded the screen after landing on the lens of a rooftop camera during the early morning edition of Reporting Scotland.

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It was seen flying around Ms Cameron's head before crawling up the screen behind her.

Andrew Browne, editor of BBC Reporting Scotland, shared the six-second footage on Twitter.

He tweeted: "Invasion of giant wasps underway in Scotland."

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BBC presenter John Beattie joked on his own social media pages about the creepy-crawly invader on his television screen.

He tweeted: "This was my pet giant wasp. I am sending it over to STV news next. Well done to Emma Cameron for staying calm."

Ms Cameron shrugged off the ordeal on social media afterwards.

She tweeted: "Glad I didn't get stung."

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