Vespula germanica

European wasp at Fyshwick, ACT

Vespula germanica at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Apr 2019
Vespula germanica at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Apr 2019
Vespula germanica at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Apr 2019
Vespula germanica at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Apr 2019
Vespula germanica at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Apr 2019
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Vespula germanica 17 Apr 2019 michaelb
Vespula germanica 16 Apr 2019 AlisonMilton

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There were wasps in most locations but the largest congregation by far was at the City Gardens. The grass had been mown recently dead and they were feasting on dead insects such as crickets that had obviously been caught by the lawnmower.

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 16 Apr 2019 12:04 PM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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