Vespula germanica

European Wasp, German Yellowjacket Wasp at Paddys River, ACT

Vespula germanica at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Feb 2018 01:52 PM
Vespula germanica at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Feb 2018 01:52 PM
Vespula germanica at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Feb 2018 01:52 PM
Vespula germanica at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Feb 2018 01:52 PM
Vespula germanica at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Feb 2018 01:52 PM
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Vespula germanica 13 Jul 2020 KimPullen
Vespula germanica 13 Jul 2020 YumiCallaway

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Grasshoppers which were unfortunately hit and stuck on the car's front grid were swarmed quite quickly and aggressively by the European wasps after it was parked. Photo #5 shows what remained of them after 50 minutes...

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