Vespula germanica

European wasp at Acton, ACT

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Location information

• Coordinates 149.109213-35.278293
• Maps ANBG
• Places Acton, ACT

Sighting information

• 4 - 15 Abundance
• 12 May 2023 02:31 PM Recorded on
• MarkT Recorded by

• Collections

  Winter Pollinator Research Project Insects Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae) MarkT

Additional information

• 5mm to 12mm Animal size
• Alive / healthy Animal health
• Collecting pollen Insect behaviour on flower

Species information

• Vespula germanica Scientific name
• European wasp Common name
• Not Sensitive
• Exotic
• Major weed or pest
• Up to 1366.2m Recorded at altitude
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