Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

Asian paper wasp at Reservoir, VIC

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Reservoir, VIC - 16 Jan 2022
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Reservoir, VIC - 16 Jan 2022
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Reservoir, VIC - 16 Jan 2022
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Identification history

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis 17 Jan 2022 Amata
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis 16 Jan 2022 LiamWard

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Asian Paper Wasp (Polistes chinensis) in large numbers. Seems to be a nest nearby.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 16 Jan 2022 01:40 PM Recorded on
  • LiamWard Recorded by

Additional information

  • Nectarine tree, blackberries, garden flowers Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Inspecting hollow Breeding behaviour

Species information

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