Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

Asian paper wasp at Yarralumla, ACT

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Location information

• Coordinates 149.066083-35.285356
• Maps Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park
• Places Yarralumla, ACT

Sighting information

• 1 Abundance
• 30 Oct 2025 10:49 AM Recorded on
• Debbie05 Recorded by

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  Debbie05 NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Latest Polistes (Polistes) chinensis Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae) Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Insects

Additional information

• Hakea plant Associated plant
• 12mm to 25mm Animal size
• True Nest present

Species information

• Polistes (Polistes) chinensis Scientific name
• Asian paper wasp Common name
• Not Sensitive
• Exotic
• Minor weed or pest
• Up to 1135m Recorded at altitude
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