Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

Asian paper wasp at Fyshwick, ACT

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Identification history

	Polistes (Polistes) chinensis	19 Apr 2021	MichaelBedingfield
	Polistes (Polistes) chinensis	17 Apr 2021	RodDeb

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seen in quite a few different areas *just a note also saw single or more European Wasps in quite a few different areas around the wetlands but they did not settle so be careful when walking around

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Location information

Coordinates 149.159165 -35.314797
Altitude 573.9m
Maps Jerrabomberra Wetlands
Places Fyshwick, ACT

Sighting information

30 Abundance
16 Apr 2021 12:20 PM Recorded on
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RodDeb Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae) Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Insects

Additional information

12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis Scientific name
Asian paper wasp Common name
Not Sensitive
Exotic
Minor weed or pest
Up to 1135m Recorded at altitude
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