Vespula germanica

European wasp at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Vespula germanica at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 May 2022
Vespula germanica at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 May 2022
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Identification history

Vespula germanica 22 May 2022 Amata
Vespula germanica 22 May 2022 Christine

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  • 5 Abundance
  • 19 May 2022 01:47 PM Recorded on
  • Christine Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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