Vespula germanica

European Wasp, German Yellowjacket Wasp at Acton, ACT

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Identification history

	Vespula germanica	8 May 2022	Amata
	Vespula germanica	8 May 2022	TimL

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@MichaelMulvaney, At ANBG's Section 187 there is a very active European Wasp nest in a hole in the ground, with a large number of wasps flying in and out. The nest is on the western side of the tarmac road, about 1m from the retaining wall and under the bush seen in the final image. The location has been marked with a stone on the retaining wall as seen in the final image. Can this nest be eradicated?

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Location information

Coordinates 149.104835 -35.275430
Altitude 648.1m
Maps ANBG
Places Acton, ACT

Sighting information

101 - 1,000 Abundance
8 May 2022 10:47 AM Recorded on
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TimL Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae) Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Insects

Additional information

12mm to 25mm Animal size

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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Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Queensland

Northern Territory

Western Australia

South Australia

Victoria

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