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Vespula germanica

European wasp at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek

Vespula germanica at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 6 Apr 2024
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Identification history

Vespula germanica 8 Apr 2024 MichaelBedingfield
Vespula germanica 7 Apr 2024 LisaH

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There have been wasps in the reserve for a month or so - first time I could get a photo. I'm wondering if ACT government baits public places, as happens in Braidwood (to scary success)

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Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Hughes, ACT - 15 May 2019 by ruthkerruish
Pistacia chinensis (Chinese Pistachio) at Deakin, ACT - 15 May 2019 by ruthkerruish
Dysphania pumilio (Small Crumbweed) at Hughes, ACT - 14 May 2019 by ruthkerruish
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  • 3 Abundance
  • 6 Apr 2024 04:32 PM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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