Vespula germanica

European Wasp, German Yellowjacket Wasp at Paddys River, ACT

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Identification history

	Vespula germanica	12 Apr 2022	Amata
	Vespula germanica	12 Apr 2022	SteveBorkowskis

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European wasp nest on Koala walk, about 1m off the path. Nest is in a hole in the ground, sorry I didn’t get a close up of wasps but they were a little aggressive and I didn’t like the idea of getting them too upset.

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Location information

Coordinates 148.904114 -35.460419
Altitude 794.2m
Maps Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Places Paddys River, ACT

Sighting information

1 Abundance
12 Apr 2022 02:53 PM Recorded on
SteveBorkowskis Recorded by
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SteveBorkowskis Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr 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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