Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

Asian paper wasp at Fyshwick, ACT

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 May 2018
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Identification history

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis 30 May 2018 KimPullen
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis 29 May 2018 RodDeb

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  • 11 Abundance
  • 29 May 2018 12:48 PM Recorded on
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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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