Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

Asian paper wasp at Berry, NSW

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Berry, NSW - 21 Mar 2024 12:38 PM
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Berry, NSW - 21 Mar 2024 12:38 PM
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Berry, NSW - 21 Mar 2024 12:38 PM
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Identification history

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis 12 Apr 2025 DiBickers
Polistes sp. (genus) 22 Mar 2024 donhe
Unverified 21 Mar 2024 Megan123

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DiBickers wrote:
   12 Apr 2025
2nd photo shows a clear view of the abdomen & there’s a reasonably clear-enough photo of one wasp facing the camera in the 3rd photo to see the detail on mesoscutum so I can rule-out Polistes dominula & verify this as Polistes chinensis.

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  • Resting Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Nest present
  • ornamental grapevine Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • False Insect on a flower

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