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Vespula germanica

European wasp at Flynn, ACT

Vespula germanica at Flynn, ACT - 24 Jun 2022
Vespula germanica at Flynn, ACT - 24 Jun 2022
Vespula germanica at Flynn, ACT - 24 Jun 2022
Vespula germanica at Flynn, ACT - 24 Jun 2022
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Vespula germanica 30 Jun 2022 Birdy
Vespula germanica 30 Jun 2022 Christine

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Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Flynn, ACT - 22 Apr 2023 by Christine Pterygophorinae (subfamily) (Sawfly) at Flynn, ACT - 11 Apr 2023 by Christine Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Flynn, ACT - 11 Apr 2023 by Christine Opisthoncus sexmaculatus (Six-marked jumping spider) at Flynn, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by Christine Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Flynn, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by Christine Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Flynn, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by Christine Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Flynn, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Christine Ecnolagria sp. (genus) (A brown darkling beetle) at Flynn, ACT - 9 Mar 2023 by Christine Ardozyga undescribed species near deltodes at Flynn, ACT - 4 Mar 2023 by Christine Turdus merula (Eurasian Blackbird) at Flynn, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by Christine Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Flynn, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by Christine Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Flynn, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by Christine Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Flynn, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by Christine Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Flynn, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by Christine Arion intermedius (Hedgehog Slug) at Flynn, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by Christine Anoplognathus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Christmas beetle) at Flynn, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by Christine Lepidoscia confluens (A Case moth) at Flynn, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by Christine Orthaga thyrisalis (Teatree Web Moth) at Flynn, ACT - 4 Dec 2022 by Christine Noctuidae (family) (A cutworm or owlet moth) at Flynn, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by Christine Primeuchroeus sp. (genus) (Cuckoo Wasp) at Flynn, ACT - 30 Nov 2022 by Christine Pogonortalis doclea (Boatman fly) at Flynn, ACT - 30 Nov 2022 by Christine Eurymeloides sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus leafhopper) at Flynn, ACT - 30 Nov 2022 by Christine Eurymeloides minuta (Gumtree leafhopper) at Flynn, ACT - 30 Nov 2022 by Christine Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Flynn, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by Christine Gasteruption sp. (genus) (Gasteruptiid wasp) at Flynn, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by Christine Lasioglossum (Australictus) peraustrale (Halictid bee) at Flynn, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by Christine Hypoblemum scutulatum (A jumping spider) at Flynn, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by Christine Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Flynn, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by Christine Torbia viridissima (Gum Leaf Katydid) at Flynn, ACT - 6 Nov 2022 by Christine Eurymeloides sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus leafhopper) at Flynn, ACT - 2 Nov 2022 by Christine Smicrocotis sp. (genus) (A leafhopper) at Flynn, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by Christine Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Flynn, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by Christine Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Flynn, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by Christine Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Flynn, ACT - 26 Oct 2022 by Christine Endrosis sarcitrella (White-shouldered House Moth) at Flynn, ACT - 25 Oct 2022 by Christine Leistomorpha brontoscopa (A concealer moth) at Flynn, ACT - 20 Oct 2022 by Christine Limax maximus (Leopard Slug, Great Grey Slug) at Flynn, ACT - 20 Oct 2022 by Christine Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Flynn, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by Christine Glycaspis sp. (genus) (Unidentified sugary lerp) at Flynn, ACT - 4 Oct 2022 by Christine Calliphora vicina (European bluebottle) at Flynn, ACT - 30 Jul 2022 by Christine Streptopelia chinensis (Spotted Dove) at Flynn, ACT - 30 Jun 2022 by Christine Syneora hemeropa (Ring-tipped Bark Moth) at Flynn, ACT - 17 Jun 2022 by Christine Mnesampela privata (Autumn Gum Moth) at Flynn, ACT - 10 Jun 2022 by Christine Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Flynn, ACT - 3 May 2022 by Christine Scopula optivata (Varied Wave) at Flynn, ACT - 23 Apr 2022 by Christine Chloroclystis insigillata (Chloroclystis insigillata) at Flynn, ACT - 15 Apr 2022 by Christine Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Flynn, ACT - 15 Apr 2022 by Christine Eurymeloides minuta (Gumtree leafhopper) at Flynn, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by Christine Siphanta sp. (genus) (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Flynn, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by Christine Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Flynn, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by Christine Leptocneria reducta (White cedar moth) at Flynn, ACT - 3 Apr 2022 by Christine Psilosticha absorpta (Fine-waved Bark Moth) at Flynn, ACT - 1 Apr 2022 by Christine Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Flynn, ACT - 1 Apr 2022 by Christine Palaeosia undescribed species at Flynn, ACT - 31 Mar 2022 by Christine Platystomatidae (family) (Unidentified signal fly) at Flynn, ACT - 28 Mar 2022 by Christine Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Flynn, ACT - 28 Mar 2022 by Christine Hypoblemum griseum (Jumping spider) at Flynn, ACT - 27 Mar 2022 by Christine Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Flynn, ACT - 27 Mar 2022 by Christine Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Flynn, ACT - 15 Mar 2022 by Christine Eurymeloides sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus leafhopper) at Flynn, ACT - 1 Mar 2022 by Christine Eurymeloides lineata (Lined gumtree hopper) at Flynn, ACT - 1 Mar 2022 by Christine Caliroa cerasi (Pear and cherry slug) at Flynn, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by Christine Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Flynn, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by Christine Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis (A Sedge Moth) at Flynn, ACT - 9 Feb 2022 by Christine Mallada traviatus (Goldeneye Lacewing) at Flynn, ACT - 5 Feb 2022 by Christine Mythimna (Pseudaletia) convecta (Common Armyworm) at Flynn, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by Christine Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Flynn, ACT - 22 Jan 2022 by Christine Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Flynn, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by Christine Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Flynn, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by Christine Eucalyptus globulus (Southern Blue-gum) at Flynn, ACT - 5 Jan 2022 by Christine Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Flynn, ACT - 2 Jan 2022 by Christine Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Flynn, ACT - 19 Dec 2021 by Christine Cryptachaea gigantipes (White porch spider) at Flynn, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by Christine Myrmarachne luctuosa (Polyrachis Ant Mimic Spider) at Flynn, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by Christine Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Flynn, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by Christine Isomoralla eriscota (A concealer moth) at Flynn, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by Christine Oecophoridae (family) (Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth) at Flynn, ACT - 3 Dec 2021 by Christine Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Flynn, ACT - 29 Nov 2021 by Christine Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Flynn, ACT - 17 Nov 2021 by Christine Merocroca automima (Chezala group) at Flynn, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by Christine Acropolitis (genus) (A Tortricid moth) at Flynn, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by Christine Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Flynn, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by Christine Pyralis farinalis (Meal Moth) at Flynn, ACT - 28 Oct 2021 by Christine Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Flynn, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by Christine Conoderus sp. (genus) (Click beetle) at Flynn, ACT - 28 Sep 2021 by Christine Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Flynn, ACT - 28 Sep 2021 by Christine Lithosiini (tribe) (Footman) at Flynn, ACT - 28 Sep 2021 by Christine Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Flynn, ACT - 28 Sep 2021 by Christine Naupactus cervinus (Fuller's rose weevil) at Flynn, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by Christine Forficula auricularia (European Earwig) at Flynn, ACT - 17 Sep 2021 by Christine Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Flynn, ACT - 17 Sep 2021 by Christine Epiphyas postvittana (Light Brown Apple Moth) at Flynn, ACT - 31 Aug 2021 by Christine Sylvicola dubius (Wood-gnat) at Flynn, ACT - 8 Aug 2021 by Christine Passer domesticus (House Sparrow) at Flynn, ACT - 16 Jul 2021 by Christine Oecobius navus (Midget house spider) at Flynn, ACT - 3 Jul 2021 by Christine Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Flynn, ACT - 30 Jun 2021 by Christine Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Flynn, ACT - 29 Jun 2021 by Christine Ichneumon promissorius (Banded caterpillar parasite wasp) at Flynn, ACT - 9 Jun 2021 by Christine Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Flynn, ACT - 2 Jun 2021 by Christine Cornu aspersum (Common Garden Snail) at Flynn, ACT - 29 May 2021 by Christine
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Flynn, ACT - 22 Apr 2023 by Christine
Pterygophorinae (subfamily) (Sawfly) at Flynn, ACT - 11 Apr 2023 by Christine
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Flynn, ACT - 11 Apr 2023 by Christine
Opisthoncus sexmaculatus (Six-marked jumping spider) at Flynn, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by Christine
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Flynn, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by Christine
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Flynn, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by Christine
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Flynn, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Christine
Ecnolagria sp. (genus) (A brown darkling beetle) at Flynn, ACT - 9 Mar 2023 by Christine
Ardozyga undescribed species near deltodes at Flynn, ACT - 4 Mar 2023 by Christine
Turdus merula (Eurasian Blackbird) at Flynn, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by Christine
Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Flynn, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by Christine
Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Flynn, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by Christine
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Flynn, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by Christine
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Flynn, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by Christine
Arion intermedius (Hedgehog Slug) at Flynn, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by Christine
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Christmas beetle) at Flynn, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by Christine
Lepidoscia confluens (A Case moth) at Flynn, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by Christine
Orthaga thyrisalis (Teatree Web Moth) at Flynn, ACT - 4 Dec 2022 by Christine
Noctuidae (family) (A cutworm or owlet moth) at Flynn, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by Christine
Primeuchroeus sp. (genus) (Cuckoo Wasp) at Flynn, ACT - 30 Nov 2022 by Christine
Pogonortalis doclea (Boatman fly) at Flynn, ACT - 30 Nov 2022 by Christine
Eurymeloides sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus leafhopper) at Flynn, ACT - 30 Nov 2022 by Christine
Eurymeloides minuta (Gumtree leafhopper) at Flynn, ACT - 30 Nov 2022 by Christine
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Flynn, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by Christine
Gasteruption sp. (genus) (Gasteruptiid wasp) at Flynn, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by Christine
Lasioglossum (Australictus) peraustrale (Halictid bee) at Flynn, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by Christine
Hypoblemum scutulatum (A jumping spider) at Flynn, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by Christine
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Flynn, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by Christine
Torbia viridissima (Gum Leaf Katydid) at Flynn, ACT - 6 Nov 2022 by Christine
Eurymeloides sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus leafhopper) at Flynn, ACT - 2 Nov 2022 by Christine
Smicrocotis sp. (genus) (A leafhopper) at Flynn, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by Christine
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Flynn, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by Christine
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Flynn, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by Christine
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Flynn, ACT - 26 Oct 2022 by Christine
Endrosis sarcitrella (White-shouldered House Moth) at Flynn, ACT - 25 Oct 2022 by Christine
Leistomorpha brontoscopa (A concealer moth) at Flynn, ACT - 20 Oct 2022 by Christine
Limax maximus (Leopard Slug, Great Grey Slug) at Flynn, ACT - 20 Oct 2022 by Christine
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Flynn, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by Christine
Glycaspis sp. (genus) (Unidentified sugary lerp) at Flynn, ACT - 4 Oct 2022 by Christine
Calliphora vicina (European bluebottle) at Flynn, ACT - 30 Jul 2022 by Christine
Streptopelia chinensis (Spotted Dove) at Flynn, ACT - 30 Jun 2022 by Christine
Syneora hemeropa (Ring-tipped Bark Moth) at Flynn, ACT - 17 Jun 2022 by Christine
Mnesampela privata (Autumn Gum Moth) at Flynn, ACT - 10 Jun 2022 by Christine
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Flynn, ACT - 3 May 2022 by Christine
Scopula optivata (Varied Wave) at Flynn, ACT - 23 Apr 2022 by Christine
Chloroclystis insigillata (Chloroclystis insigillata) at Flynn, ACT - 15 Apr 2022 by Christine
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Flynn, ACT - 15 Apr 2022 by Christine
Eurymeloides minuta (Gumtree leafhopper) at Flynn, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by Christine
Siphanta sp. (genus) (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Flynn, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by Christine
Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Flynn, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by Christine
Leptocneria reducta (White cedar moth) at Flynn, ACT - 3 Apr 2022 by Christine
Psilosticha absorpta (Fine-waved Bark Moth) at Flynn, ACT - 1 Apr 2022 by Christine
Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Flynn, ACT - 1 Apr 2022 by Christine
Palaeosia undescribed species at Flynn, ACT - 31 Mar 2022 by Christine
Platystomatidae (family) (Unidentified signal fly) at Flynn, ACT - 28 Mar 2022 by Christine
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Flynn, ACT - 28 Mar 2022 by Christine
Hypoblemum griseum (Jumping spider) at Flynn, ACT - 27 Mar 2022 by Christine
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Flynn, ACT - 27 Mar 2022 by Christine
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Flynn, ACT - 15 Mar 2022 by Christine
Eurymeloides sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus leafhopper) at Flynn, ACT - 1 Mar 2022 by Christine
Eurymeloides lineata (Lined gumtree hopper) at Flynn, ACT - 1 Mar 2022 by Christine
Caliroa cerasi (Pear and cherry slug) at Flynn, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by Christine
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Flynn, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by Christine
Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis (A Sedge Moth) at Flynn, ACT - 9 Feb 2022 by Christine
Mallada traviatus (Goldeneye Lacewing) at Flynn, ACT - 5 Feb 2022 by Christine
Mythimna (Pseudaletia) convecta (Common Armyworm) at Flynn, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by Christine
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Flynn, ACT - 22 Jan 2022 by Christine
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Flynn, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by Christine
Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Flynn, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by Christine
Eucalyptus globulus (Southern Blue-gum) at Flynn, ACT - 5 Jan 2022 by Christine
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Flynn, ACT - 2 Jan 2022 by Christine
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Flynn, ACT - 19 Dec 2021 by Christine
Cryptachaea gigantipes (White porch spider) at Flynn, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by Christine
Myrmarachne luctuosa (Polyrachis Ant Mimic Spider) at Flynn, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by Christine
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Flynn, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by Christine
Isomoralla eriscota (A concealer moth) at Flynn, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by Christine
Oecophoridae (family) (Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth) at Flynn, ACT - 3 Dec 2021 by Christine
Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Flynn, ACT - 29 Nov 2021 by Christine
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Flynn, ACT - 17 Nov 2021 by Christine
Merocroca automima (Chezala group) at Flynn, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by Christine
Acropolitis (genus) (A Tortricid moth) at Flynn, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by Christine
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Flynn, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by Christine
Pyralis farinalis (Meal Moth) at Flynn, ACT - 28 Oct 2021 by Christine
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Flynn, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by Christine
Conoderus sp. (genus) (Click beetle) at Flynn, ACT - 28 Sep 2021 by Christine
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Flynn, ACT - 28 Sep 2021 by Christine
Lithosiini (tribe) (Footman) at Flynn, ACT - 28 Sep 2021 by Christine
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Flynn, ACT - 28 Sep 2021 by Christine
Naupactus cervinus (Fuller's rose weevil) at Flynn, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by Christine
Forficula auricularia (European Earwig) at Flynn, ACT - 17 Sep 2021 by Christine
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Flynn, ACT - 17 Sep 2021 by Christine
Epiphyas postvittana (Light Brown Apple Moth) at Flynn, ACT - 31 Aug 2021 by Christine
Sylvicola dubius (Wood-gnat) at Flynn, ACT - 8 Aug 2021 by Christine
Passer domesticus (House Sparrow) at Flynn, ACT - 16 Jul 2021 by Christine
Oecobius navus (Midget house spider) at Flynn, ACT - 3 Jul 2021 by Christine
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Flynn, ACT - 30 Jun 2021 by Christine
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Flynn, ACT - 29 Jun 2021 by Christine
Ichneumon promissorius (Banded caterpillar parasite wasp) at Flynn, ACT - 9 Jun 2021 by Christine
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Flynn, ACT - 2 Jun 2021 by Christine
Cornu aspersum (Common Garden Snail) at Flynn, ACT - 29 May 2021 by Christine

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Location information

Species information

  • Vespula germanica Scientific name
  • European wasp Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Noxious or High Risk Weed or Pest

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 24 Jun 2022 03:51 PM Recorded on
  • Christine Recorded by

Additional information

  • Inside the house, seemed slightly larger than usual. I took a quick pic, then went for the insect spray, but on return I could not locate it. Associated Insect
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
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