Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

Asian paper wasp at Fyshwick, ACT

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Apr 2018
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Apr 2018
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Apr 2018
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Polistes (Polistes) chinensis 10 Sep 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis 11 Aug 2018 natureguy

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There were 100+ Paper Wasps out on this day, about 20 in this area. Also at least 50 European Wasps (seperate sighting).

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender

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