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Vespula germanica

European wasp at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

Vespula germanica at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 7 Apr 2019
Vespula germanica at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 7 Apr 2019
Vespula germanica at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 7 Apr 2019
Vespula germanica at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 7 Apr 2019
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Identification history

Vespula germanica 9 Apr 2019 michaelb
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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Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 15 Mar 2021 by RodDeb
Thallogama undescribed species at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 17 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 30 Jan 2021 by JohnBundock
Geranium neglectum (Red-stemmed cranesbill) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 27 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 26 Dec 2020 by JohnBundock
Isoodon obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 14 Nov 2020 by Ct1000
Neosparassus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Badge huntsman) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 9 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 9 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Isoodon obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 23 Aug 2020 by lydialuc
Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 2 Jun 2020 by RodDeb
Chorista australis (Autumn scorpion fly) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 26 May 2020 by Christine
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 18 Nov 2019 by RodDeb
Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 18 Nov 2019 by RodDeb
Belenois java (Caper White) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 18 Nov 2019 by RodDeb
Stiphidiidae sp. (family) (Platform or Sheetweb spider) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 18 Nov 2019 by RodDeb
Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 25 Aug 2019 by jbromilow50
Abantiades labyrinthicus (Swift moth) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 13 Mar 2019 by JudithRoach
Isoodon obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 17 Feb 2019 by regeraghty
Larentiinae (subfamily) (A geometer moth) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 14 Dec 2018 by JohnBundock
Sandava xylistis (Rusty Snout) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 14 Dec 2018 by JohnBundock
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 13 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Psilosticha mactaria (Large Waved Bark Moth) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 13 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Scioglyptis chionomera (Grey-patch Bark Moth) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 13 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 13 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 11 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-neck Turtle) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 11 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 18 Nov 2018 by JudithRoach
Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 19 Sep 2018 by RodDeb
Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 13 Sep 2018 by PeteWoodall
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 13 Sep 2018 by leithallb
Biziura lobata (Musk Duck) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 13 Sep 2018 by leithallb
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 12 Sep 2018 by Judith Roach
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 14 Aug 2018 by RodDeb
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 21 May 2018 by RodDeb
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrike-thrush) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 21 May 2018 by RodDeb
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree-frog) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 2 Jan 2018 by SWishart
Capusa (genus) (Wedge moth) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 28 Dec 2017 by JudithRoach
Myrmecia tarsata (Bull ant or Bulldog ant) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 28 Dec 2017 by JudithRoach
Lamprima aurata (Golden stag beetle) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 17 Dec 2017 by roymcd
Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water-skink) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 28 Nov 2017 by Philip
Arrade destituta (A Noctuid moth) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 24 Nov 2017 by JohnBundock
Isopeda sp.(genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 12 Nov 2017 by JohnBundock
Lepidoptera sp. unclassified IMMATURE moth (Lepidoptera sp. unclassified IMMATURE moth) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 29 Oct 2017 by SWishart
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 21 Sep 2017 by RodDeb
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 25 Jun 2017 by Alison Milton
Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 25 Jun 2017 by Alison Milton
Anseranas semipalmata (Magpie Goose) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 25 Jun 2017 by Alison Milton
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 7 Nov 2016 by roymcd
Isoodon obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2016 by RyuCallaway
Isoodon obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 22 Aug 2016 by simonstratford
Anseranas semipalmata (Magpie Goose) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 29 Jun 2016 by roymcd
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-neck Turtle) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 6 Feb 2016 by HarveyPerkins
Lampropholis guichenoti (Common Garden Skink) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 7 Jan 2016 by RodDeb
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree-frog) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 7 Nov 2010 by galah681
Uperoleia laevigata (Smooth Toadlet) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 7 Nov 2010 by galah681

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  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Noxious or High Risk Weed or Pest

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 7 Apr 2019 04:52 PM Recorded on
  • Christine Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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