Sighting 4655962
Vespula germanica
European Wasp, German Yellowjacket Wasp at Aranda, ACT
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| Vespula germanica | DiBickers | 26 Mar 2025 | |
| Vespula germanica | KMcCue | 26 Mar 2025 |
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On the BBQ. We frequently see one or two at lunchtime while we are eating outside on the deck. I assume there is a nest within about 100m? But I haven't been able to find it.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.081425-35.258161
- Altitude 652.3m
- Places Aranda, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 25 Mar 2025 12:01 PM Recorded on
- KMcCue Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
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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6 / 7
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