Vespula (Genus)

Vespula germanica or Vespula vulgaris at West Albury, NSW

Vespula (Genus) at West Albury, NSW - 20 Apr 2025 09:38 AM
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Vespula (Genus) 22 Apr 2025 DiBickers
Vespula germanica 22 Apr 2025 KylieWaldon

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One here, one there, one way over there. Didn't see any nests.

3 comments

DiBickers wrote:
   22 Apr 2025
Most likely Vespula germanica, but would need a clear side-view photo of the head & thorax as well. I’ll need to verify this one at Genus-level for you😊
KylieWaldon wrote:
   22 Apr 2025
Thanks Di. I thought there was only one. I will make sure I get side views as well in future. sorry. Kylie :)
DiBickers wrote:
   Yesterday
Totally fine @KylieWaldon, sometimes we only get seconds to snap a photo😊

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