Insects
Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita)
Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae)
Sighting 4207954

Vespula germanica

European wasp at Bega, NSW

Vespula germanica at Bega, NSW - 27 Apr 2019
Vespula germanica at Bega, NSW - 27 Apr 2019
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Identification history

Vespula germanica 29 Apr 2019 KimPullen
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis 27 Apr 2019 Gaymer242

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User's notes

Seem to be gathering in this area. No nest spotted, but a reasonable number of adult wasps sighted.

1 comment

KerriLee wrote:
   28 Apr 2019
The colour (yellow of under body) and the general shape (stocky) rule out Polistes. This appears to be a European Wasp. Another invasive species, and a nasty one.

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 27 Apr 2019 11:17 AM Recorded on
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