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Vespula germanica

European wasp at suppressed

Vespula germanica at suppressed - 12 Apr 2020
Vespula germanica at suppressed - 12 Apr 2020
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Identification history

Vespula germanica 13 Apr 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Vespula germanica 12 Apr 2020 Lisa.Jok

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Author's notes

Wasp was interested in puddle of water.

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Species information

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

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 12 Apr 2020 02:00 PM Recorded on
  • Lisa.Jok Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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  • More than one media file
  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
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