Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

Asian paper wasp at Fyshwick, ACT

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Apr 2019
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Apr 2019
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Apr 2019
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Identification history

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis 19 Apr 2019 KimPullen
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis 19 Apr 2019 RodDeb

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all around the wetlands but keeping to themselves

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  • 100 Abundance
  • 18 Apr 2019 12:17 PM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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