Sighting 4472507
Vespula germanica
European Wasp, German Yellowjacket Wasp at Latham, ACT
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| Vespula germanica | Amata | 27 Feb 2023 | |
| Vespula germanica | pinnaCLE | 27 Feb 2023 |
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User's notes
A very active nest with insects streaming in and out of the 50 mm nest entry at ground level under grass and litter, probably with a second entry alongside.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.032319-35.212237
- Maps Umbagong District Park
- Places Latham, ACT
Sighting information
- 101 - 1,000 Abundance
- 12 Feb 2023 01:01 PM Recorded on
- pinnaCLE Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
- Yes Nest present
Collections
- pinnaCLE Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Vespula germanica Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae) Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Insects
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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Record quality
Quality score
5 / 7
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