Vespula germanica

European wasp at Canberra, ACT

Vespula germanica at Canberra, ACT - 14 May 2019

Vespula germanica at Canberra, ACT - 14 May 2019

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Identification history

	Vespula germanica	21 May 2019	KimPullen
	Vespula germanica	21 May 2019	JanetRussell

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I have never seen European Wasps on flowers.

2 comments

KimPullen wrote:

22 May 2019

It is indeed rare to see them at flowers, Janet.

JanetRussell wrote:

24 May 2019

Thanks Kim - interesting...

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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
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Insects Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae) JanetRussell

Additional information

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

Species information

Vespula germanica Scientific name
European wasp Common name
Not Sensitive
Exotic
Major weed or pest
Up to 1366.2m Recorded at altitude
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