Polistes (Polistella) humilis

Common Paper Wasp at Isaacs, ACT

Polistes (Polistella) humilis at Isaacs, ACT - 30 Oct 2018
Polistes (Polistella) humilis at Isaacs, ACT - 30 Oct 2018
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Polistes (Polistella) humilis 30 Oct 2022 SimoneC
Polistes (Polistella) humilis 30 Oct 2022 Mike

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Therevidae (family) (Unidentified stiletto fly) at Isaacs, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by Mike
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Isaacs, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by Mike
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Isaacs, ACT - 10 Nov 2024 by Mike
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Isaacs, ACT - 6 Nov 2024 by Mike
Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Isaacs, ACT - 24 Oct 2024 by Mike
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Isaacs, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Mike
Ectropis excursaria (Common Bark Moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 14 Oct 2024 by Mike
Psilosticha absorpta (Fine-waved Bark Moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 11 Oct 2024 by Mike
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Isaacs, ACT - 5 Oct 2024 by Mike
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Isaacs, ACT - 29 Sep 2024 by Mike
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Isaacs, ACT - 7 Sep 2024 by Mike
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Isaacs, ACT - 7 Sep 2024 by Mike
Lampona cylindrata (White-tailed Spider) at Isaacs, ACT - 28 Aug 2024 by Mike
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Aug 2024 by Mike
Ptilophorus sp. (genus) (Wedge-shaped beetle) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Aug 2024 by Mike
Trifolium dubium (Yellow Suckling Clover) at Isaacs, ACT - 22 Aug 2024 by Mike
Cardamine hirsuta (Common Bittercress, Hairy Woodcress) at Isaacs, ACT - 18 Aug 2024 by Mike
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Isaacs, ACT - 9 Jun 2024 by Mike
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Isaacs, ACT - 25 Feb 2024 by Mike
Latrodectus hasselti (Redback Spider) at Isaacs, ACT - 24 Feb 2024 by Mike
Calliphoridae (family) (Unidentified blowfly) at Isaacs, ACT - 24 Feb 2024 by Mike
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Isaacs, ACT - 24 Feb 2024 by Mike
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Isaacs, ACT - 24 Feb 2024 by Mike
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Isaacs, ACT - 23 Feb 2024 by Mike
Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at Isaacs, ACT - 23 Feb 2024 by Mike
Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Isaacs, ACT - 4 Feb 2024 by Mike
Harpalini sp. (tribe) (Harpaline carab beetle) at Isaacs, ACT - 4 Feb 2024 by Mike
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Isaacs, ACT - 1 Feb 2024 by Mike
Cryptachaea gigantipes (White porch spider) at Isaacs, ACT - 1 Feb 2024 by Mike
Fuligo septica (Scrambled egg slime) at Isaacs, ACT - 29 Jan 2024 by Mike
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 25 Jan 2024 by Mike
Opisthoncus sexmaculatus (Six-marked jumping spider) at Isaacs, ACT - 20 Jan 2024 by Mike
Agaricus sp. (Agaricus) at Isaacs, ACT - 7 Jan 2024 by Mike
Dolichopodidae (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Isaacs, ACT - 7 Jan 2024 by Mike
Stephanitis pyrioides (Azalea Lace Bug) at Isaacs, ACT - 7 Jan 2024 by Mike
Pholcus phalangioides (Daddy-long-legs spider) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Dec 2023 by Mike
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Isaacs, ACT - 29 Nov 2023 by Mike
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Isaacs, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by Mike
Cecidomyiidae (family) (Gall gnat) at Isaacs, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by Mike
Ripiphoridae (family) (Wedge-shaped beetle) at Isaacs, ACT - 12 Sep 2023 by Mike
Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Isaacs, ACT - 9 Aug 2023 by Mike
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Isaacs, ACT - 16 Jun 2023 by Mike
Deroceras sp. (genus) (A Slug or Snail) at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Jun 2023 by Mike
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Jun 2023 by Mike
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Isaacs, ACT - 12 May 2023 by Mike
Saragus sp. (genus) (A False Wireworm) at Isaacs, ACT - 6 May 2023 by Mike
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Isaacs, ACT - 6 May 2023 by Mike
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Isaacs, ACT - 9 Apr 2023 by Mike
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Isaacs, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by Mike
Chalcidoidea (superfamily) (A gall wasp or Chalcid wasp) at Isaacs, ACT - 7 Apr 2023 by Mike
Paropsis variolosa (Variolosa leaf beetle) at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by Mike
Poecilocryptus sp. (genus) (Yellow Ichneumon) at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by Mike
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by Mike
Paropsis variolosa (Variolosa leaf beetle) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by Mike
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by Mike
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by Mike
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Isaacs, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by Mike
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Isaacs, ACT - 7 Feb 2023 by Mike
Labdia deliciosella (A Cosmet moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 7 Feb 2023 by Mike
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Isaacs, ACT - 7 Feb 2023 by Mike
Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at Isaacs, ACT - 30 Jan 2023 by Mike
Ardices glatignyi (Black and White Tiger Moth (formerly Spilosoma)) at Isaacs, ACT - 30 Jan 2023 by Mike
Hyalarcta huebneri (Leafy Case Moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 28 Jan 2023 by Mike
Latrodectus hasselti (Redback Spider) at Isaacs, ACT - 30 Dec 2022 by Mike
Saproscincus mustelinus (Weasel Skink) at Isaacs, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by Mike
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Isaacs, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by Mike
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 28 Nov 2022 by Mike
Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by Mike
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Nov 2022 by Mike
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Nov 2022 by Mike
Lymantriinae (subfamily) (Unidentified tussock moths) at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Nov 2022 by Mike
Acacia boormanii (Snowy River Wattle) at Isaacs, ACT - 4 Oct 2022 by Mike
Westringia 'Wynabbie Gem' at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by Mike
Acacia pravissima (Wedge-leaved Wattle, Ovens Wattle) at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by Mike
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Isaacs, ACT - 30 Jun 2022 by Mike
Chlenias banksiaria group (A Geometer moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 22 Jun 2022 by Mike
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Isaacs, ACT - 14 Jun 2022 by Mike
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Isaacs, ACT - 5 May 2022 by Mike
Lactarius deliciosus (Saffron Milkcap) at Isaacs, ACT - 30 Apr 2022 by Mike
Porela (genus) (A porela moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 17 Apr 2022 by Mike
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Isaacs, ACT - 13 Apr 2022 by Mike
Acropolitis rudisana (Family Tortricinae) at Isaacs, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by Mike
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Isaacs, ACT - 12 Mar 2022 by Mike
Melanococcus albizziae (Acacia Mealybug) at Isaacs, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by Mike
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Isaacs, ACT - 10 Mar 2022 by Mike
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Isaacs, ACT - 23 Feb 2022 by Mike
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 2 Feb 2022 by Mike
Eccymatoge callizona (White-spotted Carpet) at Isaacs, ACT - 2 Feb 2022 by Mike
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Isaacs, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by Mike
Conoeca or Lepidoscia (genera) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Isaacs, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by Mike
Acacia mearnsii (Black Wattle) at Isaacs, ACT - 15 Nov 2021 by Mike
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Isaacs, ACT - 15 Nov 2021 by Mike
Cotesia glomerata (Glomerata Wasp) at Isaacs, ACT - 12 Nov 2021 by Mike
Cotesia glomerata (Glomerata Wasp) at Isaacs, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by Mike
Gazania rigens (Treasure Flower) at Isaacs, ACT - 21 Oct 2021 by Mike
Caenoplana coerulea (Blue Planarian, Blue Garden Flatworm) at Isaacs, ACT - 15 Aug 2021 by Mike
Trifolium repens (White Clover) at Isaacs, ACT - 5 Aug 2021 by Mike
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Isaacs, ACT - 21 Jul 2021 by Mike
Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Isaacs, ACT - 30 Apr 2021 by Mike
Plebs eburnus (Eastern bush orb-weaver) at Isaacs, ACT - 30 Apr 2021 by Mike

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  • 30 Oct 2018 11:04 AM Recorded on
  • Mike Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Nest building Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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