Vespula germanica

European Wasp, German Yellowjacket Wasp at Sullivans Creek, Acton

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Location information

• Coordinates 149.120011-35.278514
• Altitude 564.5m
• Maps Australian National University Sullivans Creek, Acton ANU Ellery Precinct
• Places Acton, ACT

Sighting information

• 2 Abundance
• 28 Apr 2024 02:13 PM Recorded on
• Choyster Recorded by

• Collections

  Choyster Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Vespula germanica Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae) Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Insects

Additional information

• Willows Associated plant
• Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
• Mixed Gender
• 12mm to 25mm Animal size
• False Insect on a flower
• False Nest present

Species information

• Vespula germanica Scientific name
• European Wasp, German Yellowjacket Wasp Common name
• Not Sensitive
• Exotic
• Major weed or pest
• Up to 1526m Recorded at altitude
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