Polistes (Gyrostoma) erythrinus

Red paper wasp at Paddys River, ACT

Polistes (Gyrostoma) erythrinus at Paddys River, ACT - 16 Jan 2019
Request use of media

Identification history

Polistes (Gyrostoma) erythrinus 10 May 2019 KimPullen
Polistes sp. (genus) 13 Mar 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Polistes sp. (genus) 29 Jan 2019 michaelb
Polistes (Polistella) humilis 28 Jan 2019 michaelb

Identify this sighting


Please Login or Register to identify this sighting.

User's notes

On the western side of the Murrumbidgee River, north of Tharwa.

1 comment

KimPullen wrote:
   29 Jan 2019
This may be Polistes erythrinus, which in the ACT occurs along the Murrumbidgee River but apparently not in Canberra itself. Needs checking.

Please Login or Register to comment.

Nearby sightings

Page 1 of 2 - image sightings only

Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Point Hut to Tharwa - 1 Feb 2024 by lbradley
Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Point Hut to Tharwa - 31 Jan 2024 by lbradley
Limnodynastes dumerilii (Eastern Banjo Frog) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Apr 2023 by michaelb
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Feb 2023 by michaelb
Aridaeus thoracicus (Tiger Longicorn Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Feb 2023 by michaelb
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Feb 2023 by michaelb
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Apr 2021 by michaelb
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by michaelb
Amphirhoe sloanei (Longicorn or Longhorn beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by michaelb
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by JohnBundock
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2019 by michaelb
Pseudoperga sp. (genus) (Sawfly, Spitfire) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2019 by michaelb
Ferreola handschini (Orange-collared Spider Wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Jan 2019 by michaelb
Sphecidae or Crabronidae (families) (Unidentified sand wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Jan 2019 by michaelb
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Paddys River, ACT - 16 Jan 2019 by michaelb
Cryptocheilus bicolor (Orange Spider Wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 16 Jan 2019 by michaelb
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Paddys River, ACT - 16 Jan 2019 by michaelb
Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Dec 2018 by michaelb
Lepidosaphes sp. (genus) (Mussel scale) at Paddys River, ACT - 16 Sep 2018 by michaelb
Alternanthera nana (Hairy Joyweed) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Apr 2018 by michaelb
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Mar 2017 by michaelb
Myriophyllum verrucosum (Red Water-milfoil) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Ludwigia palustris (Marsh Purslane) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Austrosciapus sp. (genus) (Long-legged fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Pison rufipes (A spider wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Gastrimargus musicus (Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Carphurus sp. (genus) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Comocrus behri (Mistletoe Day Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Alisma plantago-aquatica (Water Plantain) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Schoenoplectus validus (River Club-rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Centipeda cunninghamii (Common Sneezeweed) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Bolboschoenus medianus (A Sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Salix nigra (Black Willow) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Thynnus zonatus (Native Flower Wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Thynnus zonatus (Native Flower Wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Anoplognathus porosus (Porosus Christmas beetle) at Tharwa, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Eucalyptus bridgesiana (Apple Box) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Anoplognathus brunnipennis (Green-tailed Christmas beetle) at Tharwa, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Eriococcus confusus (Gumtree scale) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Nov 2016 by michaelb
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Nov 2016 by michaelb
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Nov 2016 by michaelb
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Nov 2016 by michaelb
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Nov 2016 by michaelb
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Nov 2016 by michaelb
Hemigomphus sp. (genus) (Vicetail) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Nov 2016 by michaelb
Papaver somniferum (Opium Poppy) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Oct 2016 by michaelb
Fumaria sp. (Fumitory) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Oct 2016 by michaelb
Alternanthera nana (Hairy Joyweed) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Apr 2016 by michaelb
Pyracantha fortuneana (Firethorn) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Apr 2016 by michaelb
Chrysolopus spectabilis (Botany Bay Weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Mar 2016 by michaelb
Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Feb 2016 by michaelb
Saponaria officinalis (Soapwort, Bouncing Bet) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Dec 2015 by michaelb
Trifolium angustifolium (Narrowleaf Clover) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Nov 2015 by michaelb
Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Oct 2015 by michaelb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Oct 2015 by michaelb
Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Oct 2015 by michaelb
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Oct 2015 by michaelb
Papaver somniferum (Opium Poppy) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Oct 2015 by michaelb
Erodium cicutarium (Common Storksbill, Common Crowfoot) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jul 2015 by michaelb
Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Jul 2015 by michaelb
Poa labillardierei (Common Tussock Grass, River Tussock Grass) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 May 2015 by michaelb
Ligustrum sinense (Narrow-leaf Privet, Chinese Privet) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 May 2015 by michaelb
Dodonaea viscosa (Hop Bush) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 May 2015 by michaelb
Melilotus albus (Bokhara) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 May 2015 by michaelb
Verbascum thapsus subsp. thapsus (Great Mullein, Aaron's Rod) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Apr 2015 by michaelb
Anachloris subochraria (Golden Grass Carpet) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2015 by michaelb
Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Feb 2015 by michaelb
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Jan 2015 by michaelb
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Jan 2015 by michaelb
Malva neglecta (Dwarf Mallow) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Jan 2015 by michaelb
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Jan 2015 by michaelb
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Jan 2015 by michaelb
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Jan 2015 by michaelb
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2015 by michaelb
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2015 by michaelb
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Jan 2015 by michaelb
Mantidae (family) (Egg case of praying mantis) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Dec 2014 by michaelb
Podagrionini (tribe) (Unidentified mantis parasite wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Dec 2014 by michaelb
Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Dec 2014 by michaelb
Oenothera stricta subsp. stricta (Common Evening Primrose) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Nov 2014 by michaelb
Haliaeetus leucogaster (White-bellied Sea-Eagle) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Nov 2014 by michaelb
Marrubium vulgare (Horehound) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Nov 2014 by michaelb
Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Nov 2014 by michaelb
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Paddys River, ACT - 16 May 2014 by michaelb
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2014 by michaelb
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Feb 2014 by michaelb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Feb 2014 by michaelb
Euchiton sphaericus (Star Cudweed) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Feb 2014 by michaelb
Peakesia hospita (Common Peakesia Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Feb 2014 by michaelb

1  2 

Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 16 Jan 2019 08:52 PM Recorded on
  • michaelb Recorded by

Additional information

  • Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

Record quality

  • Images or audio
  • More than one media file
  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
  • Description
  • Additional attributes
2,148,925 sightings of 19,884 species in 6,408 locations from 11,278 contributors
CCA 3.0 | privacy
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of this land and acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.