Vespula germanica

European wasp at Paddys River, ACT

Vespula germanica at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Apr 2021
Vespula germanica at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Apr 2021
Vespula germanica at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Apr 2021
Vespula germanica at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Apr 2021
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Identification history

Vespula germanica 26 Apr 2021 KimPullen
Vespula germanica 26 Apr 2021 trevorpreston

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This nest was just in front of the tree photographed in the platypus dam, in a hole in the ground under leaf litter.

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 26 Apr 2021 12:18 PM Recorded on
  • trevorpreston Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Burrow Breeding behaviour
  • True Wasp nest present

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