Vespula germanica

European Wasp, German Yellowjacket Wasp at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

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Identification history

	Vespula germanica	18 May 2024	SimoneC
	Vespula germanica	18 May 2024	TimL

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A large European Wasp nest has started to wash out of an embankment on the side of the Ashbrook Fire Trail. The nest is on the lefthand side of the trail when walking away from Hanging Rock carpark. The nest was very active, with multiple openings. The grey coloured nest can be seen at the top of each image.

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Location information

Coordinates 148.890637 -35.471682
Altitude 861.4m
Maps Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Places Paddys River, ACT

Sighting information

1,001 - 10,000 Abundance
18 May 2024 11:46 AM Recorded on
TimL Recorded by
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TimL Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae) Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Insects

Additional information

12mm to 25mm Animal size
Mixed Gender
True 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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Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Queensland

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Western Australia

South Australia

Victoria

Tasmania