Vespula germanica

European wasp at Michelago, NSW

Vespula germanica at Michelago, NSW - 27 Mar 2014
Vespula germanica at Michelago, NSW - 27 Mar 2014
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Vespula germanica 19 Jun 2018 MichaelBedingfield
Vespula germanica 16 Jun 2018 Illilanga

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Private property. No public access without permission. Nest was destroyed as part of our invasive pest control.

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KimPullen wrote:
   21 Jun 2018
Looks like there's a nest in there.

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Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2020 by Illilanga
Phyllotocus navicularis (Nectar scarab) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2020 by Illilanga
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2020 by Illilanga
Senecio madagascariensis (Madagascan Fireweed, Fireweed) at Illilanga & Baroona - 24 Oct 2020 by Illilanga
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Apr 2020 by Illilanga
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Michelago, NSW - 6 Apr 2020 by Illilanga
Cymbopogon refractus (Barbed-wire Grass) at Michelago, NSW - 6 Apr 2020 by Illilanga
Chloris truncata (Windmill Grass) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Mar 2020 by Illilanga
Enneapogon nigricans (Nine-awn Grass, Bottlewashers) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Mar 2020 by Illilanga
Melophorus rufoniger (Red and Black Furnace Ant) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Feb 2020 by Illilanga
Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Michelago, NSW - 13 Jan 2020 by Illilanga
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Michelago, NSW - 13 Jan 2020 by Illilanga
Camponotus nigriceps (Black-headed sugar ant) at Michelago, NSW - 5 Apr 2019 by Illilanga
Melichrus urceolatus (Urn Heath) at Michelago, NSW - 5 Apr 2019 by Illilanga
Aristida ramosa (Purple Wire Grass) at Michelago, NSW - 5 Apr 2019 by Illilanga
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Michelago, NSW - 17 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Daphoenositta chrysoptera (Varied Sittella) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Mentha diemenica (Wild Mint, Slender Mint) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Daphoenositta chrysoptera (Varied Sittella) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Paragryllacris sp. (genus) (Raspy or Tree cricket) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Trifolium arvense var. arvense (Haresfoot Clover) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Michelago, NSW - 8 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Platyzosteria melanaria (Common Eastern Litter Runner) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Mantodea (order) (Unidentified praying mantis) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Maratus chrysomelas (Variable Peacock Spider) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Michelago, NSW - 13 Oct 2018 by KumikoCallaway
Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Sep 2018 by Illilanga
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Sep 2018 by Illilanga
Rhytidoponera metallica (Greenhead ant) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Sep 2018 by Illilanga
Agrypnus sp. (genus) (Rough click beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Sep 2018 by Illilanga
Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Aug 2018 by Illilanga
Vombatus ursinus (Common wombat, Bare-nosed Wombat) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Aug 2018 by Illilanga
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Aug 2018 by Illilanga
Eucalyptus bridgesiana (Apple Box) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Aug 2018 by Illilanga
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Jul 2018 by Illilanga
Anystidae (family) (Unidentified anystid mite) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Jun 2018 by Illilanga
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Jun 2018 by Illilanga
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Jun 2018 by Illilanga
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Jun 2018 by Illilanga
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Michelago, NSW - 19 Mar 2018 by Illilanga
Manorina melanocephala (Noisy Miner) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Feb 2018 by Illilanga
Artamus cyanopterus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Michelago, NSW - 27 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Aristida sp. (A Wiregrass) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Oxytes brachypoda (Large Tick-trefoil) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Cymbopogon refractus (Barbed-wire Grass) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Hasarius adansonii (Adanson's house jumper) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Tabanidae (family) (Unidentified march or horse fly) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Oxytes brachypoda (Large Tick-trefoil) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Euproctis marginalis (Margined Browntail Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Heterozyga coppatias (A concealer moth) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Nov 2017 by Illilanga
Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Feb 2017 by Illilanga
Dama dama (Fallow Deer) at Michelago, NSW - 14 Jan 2017 by Illilanga
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Oct 2016 by Illilanga
Stuartina muelleri (Spoon Cudweed) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Oct 2016 by Illilanga
Ajuga australis (Austral Bugle) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Oct 2016 by Illilanga
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Apr 2016 by RyuCallaway
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Apr 2016 by RyuCallaway
Aegotheles cristatus (Australian Owlet-nightjar) at Michelago, NSW - 13 Jan 2016 by Illilanga
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Oct 2015 by Illilanga
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Feb 2015 by Illilanga
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Dec 2014 by Illilanga
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Nov 2014 by Illilanga
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Nov 2014 by Illilanga
Ajuga australis (Austral Bugle) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Oct 2014 by Illilanga
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Michelago, NSW - 25 May 2014 by Illilanga
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Feb 2014 by Illilanga
Doratifera quadriguttata and casta (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Oct 2013 by Illilanga
Lalage tricolor (White-winged Triller) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Oct 2013 by Illilanga
Manorina melanocephala (Noisy Miner) at Illilanga & Baroona - 25 Aug 2013 by Illilanga
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Michelago, NSW - 13 Jan 2013 by Illilanga
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Michelago, NSW - 31 Dec 2012 by Illilanga
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Michelago, NSW - 24 Sep 2012 by Illilanga
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Sep 2012 by Illilanga
Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Jul 2012 by Illilanga
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Michelago, NSW - 25 Jun 2012 by Illilanga
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Michelago, NSW - 25 Jun 2012 by Illilanga
Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Jun 2012 by Illilanga
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Jun 2012 by Illilanga
Stizoptera bichenovii (Double-barred Finch) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Jun 2012 by Illilanga
Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox) at Michelago, NSW - 14 Jun 2012 by Illilanga
Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Jun 2012 by Illilanga
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Jun 2012 by Illilanga

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