Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

Asian paper wasp at Fyshwick, ACT

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Apr 2018
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Apr 2018
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Identification history

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis 9 Apr 2018 KimPullen
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis 3 Apr 2018 RodDeb

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michaelb wrote:
   13 Apr 2023
Hi @KimberiRP - can you please explain the difference in the facial colour pattern of the wasp in the foreground. It is all yellow between the eyes, whereas other individuals have patches of yellow. Is this a male & the female has the patchy facial colouring?

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 3 Apr 2018 12:35 PM Recorded on
  • RodDeb Recorded by

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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