Polistes (Polistella) humilis

Common Paper Wasp at ANBG

Polistes (Polistella) humilis at ANBG - 21 Apr 2024
Polistes (Polistella) humilis at ANBG - 21 Apr 2024
Polistes (Polistella) humilis at ANBG - 21 Apr 2024
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Identification history

Polistes (Polistella) humilis 22 Apr 2024 SimoneC
Unidentified 22 Apr 2024 Christine

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 21 Apr 2024 10:36 AM Recorded on
  • Christine Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • True Wasp nest present

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