Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

Asian paper wasp at Fyshwick, ACT

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Identification history

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

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MichaelBedingfield 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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Location information

Coordinates 149.165142 -35.308798
Altitude 562.1m
Maps Jerrabomberra Wetlands
Places Fyshwick, ACT

Sighting information

101 - 1,000 Abundance
3 Apr 2018 12:35 PM Recorded on
RodDeb Recorded by
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RodDeb Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae) Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Insects

Additional information

25mm to 50mm Animal size

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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Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Queensland

Northern Territory

Western Australia

South Australia

Victoria

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