Sighting 4648466
Vespula germanica
European Wasp, German Yellowjacket Wasp at Cotter River, ACT
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| Vespula germanica | MichaelMulvaney | 23 Feb 2025 | |
| Vespula germanica | KMcCue | 23 Feb 2025 |
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I managed to kill 3 of them but suddenly there were more and I backed off. I am sure there was a nest in the vicinity but having inadvertently found a nest nearby last visit I was disinclined to search.
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Location information
- Coordinates 148.820556-35.589275
- Altitude 984.3m
- Maps Namadgi National Park
- Places Cotter River, ACT
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- 22 Feb 2025 11:20 AM Recorded on
- KMcCue Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- Male Gender
- Deceased Animal health
- Yes Nest present
Collections
- KMcCue NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Vespula germanica Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae) Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Insects
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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5 / 7
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