Vespula germanica

European wasp at Acton, ACT

Vespula germanica at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2021
Vespula germanica at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2021
Vespula germanica at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2021
Vespula germanica at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2021
Vespula germanica at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2021
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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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michaelb wrote:
   19 Feb 2021
Thanks for reporting the nest to the rangers.

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 14 Feb 2021 11:03 AM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • True Wasp nest present

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