Sighting 4721736
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis
Asian paper wasp at Belconnen, ACT
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| Polistes (Polistes) chinensis | MichaelMulvaney | 24 Feb 2026 | |
| Unverified | KMcCue | 24 Feb 2026 |
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I don't think it is a European Wasp....
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.061675-35.239497
- Altitude 600.3m
- Places Belconnen, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 24 Feb 2026 04:33 PM Recorded on
- KMcCue Recorded by
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
Collections
- KMcCue NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Polistes (Polistes) chinensis Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae) Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Insects
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
- External link More information
Record quality
Quality score
6 / 7
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