Vespula germanica

European Wasp, German Yellowjacket Wasp at Hughes, ACT

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Identification history

	Vespula germanica	7 Apr 2020	MichaelMulvaney
	Vespula germanica	7 Apr 2020	ruthkerruish

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We usually see one to several European wasp insects here in autumn. A nest was located several years ago in an adjacent garden. Not sure but I think that the warmer weather of climate change might see an increase

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Location information

Coordinates 149.097804 -35.339042
Altitude 621.8m
Maps Hughes Garran Woodland Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek
Places Hughes, ACT

Sighting information

3 Abundance
6 Apr 2020 10:00 AM Recorded on
ruthkerruish Recorded by
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ruthkerruish Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae) Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Insects

Additional information

in water Associated plant
12mm to 25mm 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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