Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

Asian paper wasp at Macgregor, ACT

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Macgregor, ACT - 29 Feb 2024
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Identification history

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis 1 Mar 2024 SimoneC
Unidentified 29 Feb 2024 Peachli

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 29 Feb 2024 09:18 AM Recorded on
  • Peachli Recorded by

Additional information

  • Water plant Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Nest building Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • True Wasp nest present

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