Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

Asian paper wasp at Amaroo, ACT

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Amaroo, ACT - 13 Dec 2021
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Identification history

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis 13 Dec 2021 Amata
Unidentified 13 Dec 2021 chriselidie

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Scouting around the leaves - probably for prey?

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 13 Dec 2021 05:39 PM Recorded on
  • chriselidie Recorded by

Additional information

  • Geraldton wax Associated plant
  • None Associated Insect
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Breeding behaviour

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