Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

Asian paper wasp at Jerrabomberra, NSW

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Identification history

	Polistes (Polistes) chinensis	4 Feb 2022	MichaelBedingfield
	Unverified	4 Feb 2022	Tmac

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This is the best shots I could get. It was passive, but alone. Went from grass to mallow, to grass, not staying still, but trying to go away from me. Is this the dreaded asian paper wasp? Or could it be something that looks similar Thanks in advance.

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Location information

Maps Mount Jerrabomberra
Places Jerrabomberra, NSW

Sighting information

1 Abundance
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Insects Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae) Tmac Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

Additional information

grass, mallow Associated plant
5mm to 12mm 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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