Vespula germanica

European Wasp, German Yellowjacket Wasp at Wallaroo, NSW

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Identification history

	Vespula germanica	2 May 2025	MichaelMulvaney
	Vespula germanica	2 May 2025	pinnaCLE

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A very active nest which had been notified to biosecurity the previous month, leading to a check and posting of the hazard sign nearby. Note the pile of mud balls around nest entry. Nest was poisoned by contractors(?) a few weeks later and sign removed.

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Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
14 Mar 2025 12:07 PM Recorded on
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pinnaCLE NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae) Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Insects

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5mm to 12mm Animal size
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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