Sighting 4383722
Vespula germanica
European Wasp, German Yellowjacket Wasp at Acton, ACT
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| Vespula germanica | MichaelMulvaney | 2 Jun 2021 | |
| Vespula germanica | TimL | 2 Jun 2021 |
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User's notes
Large, very wary and initially sighted flying backwards and forwards close to the undergrowth. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.105230-35.276185
- Altitude 649.7m
- Maps ANBG
- Places Acton, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 28 May 2021 01:36 PM Recorded on
- TimL Recorded by
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
Collections
- TimL Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Vespula germanica Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae) Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Insects
Species information
- Vespula germanica Scientific name
- European Wasp, German Yellowjacket Wasp Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Major weed or pest
- Up to 1526m Recorded at altitude
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7 / 7
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