Vespula germanica

European Wasp, German Yellowjacket Wasp at Canberra, ACT

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Location information

• Coordinates 149.134441-35.282326
• Altitude 572.3m
• Maps City Renewal Authority Area
• Places Canberra, ACT

Sighting information

• 12 Abundance
• 14 May 2019 11:40 AM Recorded on
• JanetRussell Recorded by

• Collections

  JanetRussell Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Vespula germanica Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae) Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Insects

Additional information

• Flower hedge outside Canberra Casino Associated plant
• 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

• Vespula germanica Scientific name
• European Wasp, German Yellowjacket Wasp Common name
• Not Sensitive
• Exotic
• Major weed or pest
• Up to 1526m Recorded at altitude
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