General Description
Body yellow with black triangular markings and paired black spots on the abdomen. Wings transparent, legs yellow and antennae black. Body up to 2 cm long.
Biology
European Wasps form colonies and build round, grey paper nests. The workers feed on nectar and collect protein-rich foods to feed to the larvae. The queens hibernate through winter and may be found in curtain folds in homes. May sting if disturbed.
Distribution
South-eastern mainland Australia and Tasmania.
Habitat
Urban areas, forests, woodlands, heaths.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Brief Id
Black triangular markings on yellow abdomen.
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Colours
Black, Yellow
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Habitats
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Diet
Nectar
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Hazards
Painful sting, sometimes causes allergic reaction.
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Endemicity
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Conservation Statuses
CITES: Not listed, FFG Threatened List: Not listed, DSE Advisory List: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
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Taxon Name
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Scientific Author
(Fabricius, 1793)
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Common Name
European Wasp
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Species Name
germanica
