Vespula germanica

European Wasp, German Yellowjacket Wasp at Paddys River, ACT

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Identification history

Vespula germanica	5 Feb 2017	KimPullen
Vespula germanica	5 Feb 2017	RogerF
Unverified	5 Feb 2017	MichaelBedingfield

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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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Location information

Coordinates 149.067000 -35.502333
Altitude 574.2m
Maps Point Hut to Tharwa
Places Paddys River, ACT

Sighting information

3 Abundance
4 Feb 2017 08:20 PM Recorded on
MichaelBedingfield Recorded by
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MichaelBedingfield Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae) Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Insects

Additional information

12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

Vespula germanica Scientific name
European Wasp, German Yellowjacket Wasp Common name
Not Sensitive
Exotic
Major weed or pest
Up to 1526m Recorded at altitude
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Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Queensland

Northern Territory

Western Australia

South Australia

Victoria

Tasmania