Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

Asian paper wasp at Dickson Wetland Corridor

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 16 Dec 2023
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 16 Dec 2023
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 16 Dec 2023
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 16 Dec 2023
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Identification history

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis 16 Dec 2023 SimoneC
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis 16 Dec 2023 Hejor1

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • True Wasp nest present
  • Nest building Breeding behaviour
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

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