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Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

Asian paper wasp at Pialligo, ACT

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Pialligo, ACT - 18 Sep 2023
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Pialligo, ACT - 18 Sep 2023
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Identification history

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis 18 Sep 2023 SimoneC
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis 18 Sep 2023 Pirom

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Gathered on garden plants - not obviously feeding.

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Nearby sightings

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Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Pialligo, ACT - 4 May 2020 by wombey Stizoptera bichenovii (Double-barred Finch) at Pialligo, ACT - 15 Mar 2020 by Liam.m
Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Pialligo, ACT - 4 May 2020 by wombey
Stizoptera bichenovii (Double-barred Finch) at Pialligo, ACT - 15 Mar 2020 by Liam.m

Location information

Species information

  • Polistes (Polistes) chinensis Scientific name
  • Asian paper wasp Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Minor Weed or Pest

Sighting information

  • 8 Abundance
  • 18 Sep 2023 03:08 PM Recorded on
  • Pirom Recorded by

Additional information

  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower
  • False Wasp nest present

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