Vespula germanica

European wasp at Paddys River, ACT

Vespula germanica at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Apr 2019
Vespula germanica at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Apr 2019
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Vespula germanica 9 Apr 2019 MichaelBedingfield
Vespula germanica 9 Apr 2019 Christine

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Aggressively attacking this "fly"? Second pic shows the prey item. Lots of buzzing and tumbling around.

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KimPullen wrote:
   10 Apr 2019
Prey is a bristle fly (Tachinidae) of the genus Rutilia.

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