Vespula germanica

European wasp at Paddys River, ACT

Vespula germanica at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2017
Vespula germanica at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2017
Vespula germanica at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2017
Vespula germanica at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2017
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Identification history

Vespula germanica 5 Feb 2017 KimPullen
Vespula germanica 5 Feb 2017 RogerF
Unidentified 5 Feb 2017 michaelb

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This one was hunting for something in Willow tree, very busy. Eventually he caught a blowfly, fell to the ground wrestling with it, then when it was under control flew away with it; it was hard to photograph and took about an hour of waiting; found near the Murrumbidgee River, north of Tharwa.

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Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Feb 2014 by michaelb
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Hirschfeldia incana (Buchan Weed) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Jan 2014 by michaelb
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Jan 2014 by michaelb
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Nov 2013 by michaelb
Lythrum salicaria (Purple Loosestrife) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jan 2009 by michaelb
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Portulaca oleracea (Pigweed, Purslane) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Mar 2007 by michaelb

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  • 3 Abundance
  • 4 Feb 2017 08:20 PM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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