Sighting 4372381
European wasp at Acton, ACT
Identification history
| Vespula germanica | 19 Feb 2021 | michaelb | ||
| Vespula germanica | 18 Feb 2021 | TimL |
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Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting of European Wasps making a nest at the side of an ANBG road. There was a continuous stream of wasps emerging from the nest to carry away mud as well as wasps returning to collect more. The nest location was reported to ANBG Rangers.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.109388-35.274292
- Altitude 590.6m
- Maps ANBG
- Places Acton, ACT
Sighting information
- 101 - 1,000 Abundance
- 14 Feb 2021 11:03 AM Recorded on
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Additional information
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
- True Wasp nest present
Species information
- Vespula germanica Scientific name
- European wasp Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Noxious or High Risk Weed or Pest
- Up to 1366.2m Recorded at altitude
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