Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

Asian paper wasp at Fyshwick, ACT

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Location information

• Coordinates 149.161842-35.313729
• Maps Jerrabomberra Wetlands
• Places Fyshwick, ACT

Sighting information

• 4 - 15 Abundance
• 25 Apr 2018 06:54 AM Recorded on
• natureguy Recorded by

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  natureguy Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae) Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Insects

Additional information

• 25mm to 50mm Animal size
• Mixed Gender

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
• Machine learning
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