Vespula germanica

European Wasp, German Yellowjacket Wasp at Cook, ACT

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Location information

• Coordinates 149.073148-35.266171
• Maps Mount Painter
• Places Cook, ACT

Sighting information

• At least 1 Abundance
• 29 Apr 2026 11:20 AM Recorded on
• CathB Recorded by

• Collections

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

Additional information

• 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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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• Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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