Vespula germanica

European Wasp, German Yellowjacket Wasp at Yass River, NSW

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Location information

• Coordinates 149.159411-34.891742
• Maps Rugosa
• Places Yass River, NSW

Sighting information

• 1 Abundance
• 9 Jun 2022 12:50 PM Recorded on
• SenexRugosus Recorded by

• Collections

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

Additional information

• Solitary wasp hiding in crack in firewood. Firewood was sourced on property and has been stacked in that location for about three years. Associated animal
• 25mm to 50mm 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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