Latin Etymology: Vespula ("small wasp") germanica ("of Germany")
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German Wasp (Vespula germanica) at Geddington, Northants, UK - October 2026 |
Featured Subspecies: ?
Weight: 74mg / Length: 13mm / Wingspan: ?
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Not Yet Evaluated
A highly familiar species in Europe known for its tendency to be attracted to human food and the potential for a painful sting if you attempt to intercede. They are a colonial insect, wth nests of other 17000 individuals recorded, though in the UK, 8000 is more typical.
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Vespidae
Genus: Vespula
SUBSPECIES: ?
- Sighting Locations -
A common resident
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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