Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

1 Asian paper wasp at Dunlop, ACT

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Location information

• Coordinates 149.013383-35.190922
• Altitude 562.3m
• Maps West Belconnen Pond
• Places Dunlop, ACT

Sighting information

• 4 - 15 Abundance
• 17 Jan 2026 10:35 AM Recorded on
• Jennybach Recorded by

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

Additional information

• True Nest present
• Acacia Associated plant
• 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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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