Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

Asian paper wasp at Downer, ACT

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Downer, ACT - 5 Mar 2018 04:48 PM

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Downer, ACT - 5 Mar 2018 04:48 PM

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Downer, ACT - 5 Mar 2018 04:48 PM

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Downer, ACT - 5 Mar 2018 04:48 PM

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Identification history

	Polistes (Polistes) chinensis	14 Mar 2018	KimPullen
	Polistes (Polistes) chinensis	5 Mar 2018	SodaSav
	Unverified	5 Mar 2018	SodaSav

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User's notes

Not sure of species. Found along a footpath on the outside of someone's fence.

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KimPullen wrote:

14 Mar 2018

If this nest is next to a public footpath it is a health hazard. I suggest it be reported online at http://ewasp.com.au/ or telephone (02) 6258-5551.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.134997 -35.246702
Places Downer, ACT

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
5 Mar 2018 04:48 PM Recorded on
SodaSav Recorded by
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SodaSav Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae) Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Insects

Species information

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis Scientific name
Asian paper wasp Common name
Not Sensitive
Exotic
Minor weed or pest
Up to 1135m Recorded at altitude
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