Polistes sp. (genus)

Unidentified paper wasp at Allynbrook, NSW

Polistes sp. (genus) at Allynbrook, NSW - 14 Jan 2024 12:25 PM
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Identification history

Polistes sp. (genus) 15 Mar 2025 DiBickers
Unverified 14 Jan 2024 Pk13342

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Faint horizontal stripe on body Not aggressive Nest not hanging from a single attachment as in paper wasp but joined along one side Can build to large size on trunk of tree

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  • Not feeding Associated plant
  • No Associated animal
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • True Nest present

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