Sighting 4565606
European wasp at Ainslie Volcanics Grassland (AGQ)
Identification history
| Vespula germanica | 9 Apr 2024 | michaelb | ||
| Unidentified | 8 Apr 2024 | JenniM |
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On Ainslie volcanics site, associated with survey # 34605
European wasp zig zagging low to the ground and pausing briefly on a piece of grass, or hovering to look into hollows amongst grass thatch. Was it surveying the area to build a nest, or was it searching for prey?
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.143941-35.275218
- Altitude 602.0m
- Survey points Ainslie Volcanics Grassland (AGQ)
- Places Ainslie, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 3 Apr 2024 04:14 PM Recorded on
- JenniM Recorded by
Additional information
- grass Associated plant
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
Species information
- Vespula germanica Scientific name
- European wasp Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Noxious or High Risk Weed or Pest
- Up to 1366.2m Recorded at altitude
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