Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

Asian paper wasp at Forde, ACT

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Forde, ACT - 20 Jan 2018
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Identification history

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis 20 Jan 2018 KimPullen
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis 20 Jan 2018 jmhatley

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Two asian paper wasps have built a small nest in an alcove near to our front door. they are actively nest building and not overly aggressive as I got reasonably close to take the photo and they did not respond.

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  • 2 Abundance
  • 20 Jan 2018 06:29 PM Recorded on
  • jmhatley Recorded by

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  • Not observed Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Nest building Breeding behaviour
  • Unknown Gender

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