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Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

Asian paper wasp at Higgins, ACT

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Higgins, ACT - 18 Apr 2023
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Higgins, ACT - 18 Apr 2023
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Identification history

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis 22 Apr 2023 SimoneC
Unidentified 21 Apr 2023 Untidy

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Thought this was a European wasp but family members think not.

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Untidy wrote:
   23 Apr 2023
Thanks for the ID, SimoneC.

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  • Callistemon Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Resting Insect behaviour on flower

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