Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

Asian paper wasp at Melba, ACT

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Location information

• Coordinates 149.052578-35.219248
• Altitude 567.0m
• Places Melba, ACT

Sighting information

• 16 - 100 Abundance
• 11 Apr 2025 11:25 AM Recorded on
• AlisonMilton Recorded by

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  AlisonMilton NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae) Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Insects Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

Additional information

• 12mm to 25mm Animal size
• Alive / healthy Animal health

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
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