Vespula germanica

European Wasp, German Yellowjacket Wasp at Kambah, ACT

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Location information

• Coordinates 149.025855-35.388510
• Altitude 619.9m
• Maps Lions Youth Haven - Westwood Farm A.C.T.
• Places Kambah, ACT

Sighting information

• 16 - 100 Abundance
• 28 May 2025 07:56 AM Recorded on
• HelenCross Recorded by

• Collections

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

Additional information

• 12mm to 25mm 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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