Vespula germanica

European wasp at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

Vespula germanica at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 12 May 2024
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Identification history

Vespula germanica 15 May 2024 michaelb
Vespula germanica 14 May 2024 BethanyDunne

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User's notes

Heaps of wasps going in amd out of this hole, presumably a nest. Will report to the ranger.

3 comments

michaelb wrote:
   15 May 2024
Hi Bethany, there is no image of the insect, are you confident they were European wasps?
BethanyDunne wrote:
   15 May 2024
Yes, 100% but happy to leave it unidentified, I've told the ranger. Maybe better reporting via eWasp.
michaelb wrote:
   15 May 2024
Thanks. Confirmed - the image of the wasp nest is useful !

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 12 May 2024 10:05 AM Recorded on
  • BethanyDunne Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • True Wasp nest present
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

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