Sighting 4480978
Vespula germanica
European Wasp, German Yellowjacket Wasp at Belconnen, ACT
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| Vespula germanica | MichaelBedingfield | 31 Mar 2023 | |
| Unverified | JohnGiacon | 31 Mar 2023 |
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User's notes
I assume this is a pest.
5 comments
31 Mar 2023
Yes, a serious pest. It would be worthwhile reporting the nest, see .....
Vespula germanica
Vespula germanica
31 Mar 2023
Yes if the European wasp nest is on public land you can phone in a report. Details are at
https://ewasp.com.au
https://ewasp.com.au
1 Apr 2023
Hi John, all the info, website details & phone number are on the page I gave you above.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.069947-35.248036
- Altitude 602.4m
- Maps Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor
- Places Belconnen, ACT
Sighting information
- 777 Abundance
- 31 Mar 2023 08:42 AM Recorded on
- JohnGiacon Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
- Yes Nest present
Collections
- JohnGiacon 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
- External link More information
Record quality
Quality score
6 / 7
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