Vespula germanica

European wasp at Paddys River, ACT

Vespula germanica at Paddys River, ACT - 19 May 2022
Vespula germanica at Paddys River, ACT - 19 May 2022
Vespula germanica at Paddys River, ACT - 19 May 2022
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Identification history

Vespula germanica 20 May 2022 Amata
Vespula germanica 20 May 2022 jb2602

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Solitary wasp under bark

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RogerF wrote:
   21 May 2022
A hibernating queen?

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 19 May 2022 01:09 PM Recorded on
  • jb2602 Recorded by

Additional information

  • eucalyptus Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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