Vespula germanica

European Wasp, German Yellowjacket Wasp at Brindabella, NSW

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Identification history

	Vespula germanica	26 Nov 2022	SimoneC
	Vespula germanica	26 Nov 2022	Christine

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Only one seen at this location, but after flying around for a bit it entered this hole. After a couple of minutes it came out again. Not sure if this might be a nest, but no other wasps seen.

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SimoneC wrote:

26 Nov 2022

Probably worth reporting see https://ewasp.com.au/

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Sighting information

1 Abundance
26 Nov 2022 10:16 AM Recorded on
Christine Recorded by
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Christine Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae) Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Insects

Additional information

12mm to 25mm Animal size
Alive / healthy Animal health

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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Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

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South Australia

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