Vespula germanica

European wasp at Latham, ACT

Vespula germanica at Latham, ACT - 12 Feb 2023
Vespula germanica at Latham, ACT - 12 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Vespula germanica 27 Feb 2023 Amata
Vespula germanica 27 Feb 2023 pinnaCLE

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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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Rytidosperma laeve (Bare-backed Wallaby Grass) at Latham, ACT - 27 Feb 2024 by pinnaCLE
Entolasia marginata (Bordered Panic) at Umbagong District Park - 30 Dec 2023 by pinnaCLE
Zornia dyctiocarpa var. dyctiocarpa (Zornia) at Umbagong District Park - 26 Dec 2023 by Rosie
Viola odorata (Sweet Violet, Common Violet) at Umbagong District Park - 10 Nov 2023 by pinnaCLE
Rytidosperma carphoides (Short Wallaby Grass) at Umbagong District Park - 10 Nov 2023 by pinnaCLE
Cassinia sifton (Sifton Bush, Chinese Shrub) at Latham, ACT - 23 Jul 2023 by lbradley
Bossiaea buxifolia (Matted Bossiaea) at Latham, ACT - 23 Jul 2023 by lbradley
Nandina domestica (Sacred Bamboo) at Latham, ACT - 23 Jul 2023 by lbradley
Cassinia sifton (Sifton Bush, Chinese Shrub) at Latham, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by pinnaCLE
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Latham, ACT - 8 Jan 2023 by pinnaCLE
Triptilodiscus pygmaeus (Annual Daisy) at Latham, ACT - 8 Nov 2021 by pinnaCLE
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Latham, ACT - 8 Nov 2021 by pinnaCLE
Dianella revoluta var. revoluta (Black-Anther Flax Lily) at Latham, ACT - 8 Nov 2021 by pinnaCLE
Triptilodiscus pygmaeus (Annual Daisy) at Latham, ACT - 9 Oct 2021 by pinnaCLE
Hibbertia sp. (Guinea Flower) at Latham, ACT - 9 Oct 2021 by pinnaCLE
Dicrotelus prolixus (Assassin bug) at Latham, ACT - 13 Jun 2021 by tpreston
Cortinarius sp. (Cortinarius) at Latham, ACT - 13 Jun 2021 by tpreston
Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Latham, ACT - 13 Jun 2021 by tpreston
Meneristes australis (Darking beetle) at Latham, ACT - 13 Jun 2021 by tpreston
Phlebiopsis crassa (A corticioid or paint fungi) at Latham, ACT - 13 Jun 2021 by tpreston
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Latham, ACT - 13 Jun 2021 by tpreston
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Latham, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by tpreston
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Latham, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by tpreston
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Latham, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by tpreston
Alternanthera denticulata (Lesser Joyweed) at Latham, ACT - 14 Jan 2021 by tpreston
Eleusine tristachya (Goose Grass, Crab Grass, American Crows-Foot Grass) at Latham, ACT - 14 Jan 2021 by tpreston
Plantago major (Greater Plantain) at Latham, ACT - 14 Jan 2021 by tpreston
Veronica anagallis-aquatica (Blue Water Speedwell) at Latham, ACT - 14 Jan 2021 by tpreston
Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Latham, ACT - 14 Jan 2021 by tpreston
Rhytidoponera metallica (Greenhead ant) at Latham, ACT - 14 Jan 2021 by tpreston
Sisymbrium irio (London Rocket) at Latham, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by pinnaCLE
Sisymbrium irio (London Rocket) at Latham, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by pinnaCLE
Silene gallica var. gallica (French Catchfly) at Latham, ACT - 13 Oct 2020 by pinnaCLE
Anthosachne scabra (Common Wheat-grass) at Latham, ACT - 13 Oct 2020 by pinnaCLE
Bossiaea buxifolia (Matted Bossiaea) at Latham, ACT - 13 Oct 2020 by pinnaCLE
Lomandra filiformis subsp. filiformis (Wattle Matrush) at Latham, ACT - 13 Oct 2020 by pinnaCLE
Bulbine glauca (Rock Lily) at Latham, ACT - 12 Oct 2020 by pinnaCLE
Cryptobothrus chrysophorus (Golden Bandwing) at Latham, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Acrididae sp. (family) (Unidentified Grasshopper) at Latham, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Acrididae sp. (family) (Unidentified Grasshopper) at Latham, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Fuligo septica (Scrambled egg slime) at Latham, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Trifolium campestre (Hop Clover) at Latham, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by trevorpreston
Triptilodiscus pygmaeus (Annual Daisy) at Latham, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by tpreston
Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Latham, ACT - 21 Aug 2020 by tpreston
Diemenia rubromarginata (Pink-margined bug) at Latham, ACT - 21 Aug 2020 by tpreston
Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Latham, ACT - 21 Aug 2020 by tpreston
Arctotheca calendula (Capeweed, Cape Dandelion) at Latham, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by tpreston
Cheilanthes austrotenuifolia (Rock Fern) at Latham, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by tpreston
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Latham, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by tpreston
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Latham, ACT - 1 Aug 2020 by DerekC
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Latham, ACT - 18 Jul 2020 by MattM
Strepsicrates macropetana (Eucalyptus Leafroller) at Latham, ACT - 9 Jul 2020 by tpreston
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Latham, ACT - 9 Jul 2020 by tpreston
Veronica persica (Creeping Speedwell) at Latham, ACT - 9 Jul 2020 by tpreston
Dichanthium sericeum (Queensland Blue-grass) at Latham, ACT - 23 Apr 2020 by MattM
Fimbristylis dichotoma (A Sedge) at Latham, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by pinnaCLE
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Latham, ACT - 24 Dec 2019 by pinnaCLE
Callococcus acaciae (Burgan woolly scale) at Latham, ACT - 24 Dec 2019 by pinnaCLE
Schoenoplectus validus (River Club-rush) at Latham, ACT - 24 Dec 2019 by pinnaCLE
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Latham, ACT - 7 Oct 2019 by tpreston
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Latham, ACT - 15 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Latham, ACT - 12 Feb 2018 by Alison Milton
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis (Asian paper wasp) at Latham, ACT - 12 Feb 2018 by Alison Milton
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Latham, ACT - 12 Feb 2018 by Alison Milton
Synemon plana (Golden Sun Moth) at Latham, ACT - 13 Dec 2016 by DaveW
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Latham, ACT - 20 May 2016 by Rosie
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Latham, ACT - 16 Dec 2010 by Christine
Bossiaea buxifolia (Matted Bossiaea) at Latham, ACT - 23 Oct 2010 by LWenger
Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Latham, ACT - 23 Oct 2010 by LWenger

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 12 Feb 2023 01:01 PM Recorded on
  • pinnaCLE Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • True Wasp nest present

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