Vespula germanica
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Vespula germanica (Fabricius, 1799) - (German yellowjacket)
The wasp is native in the Palearctic region but has invaded various other regions, see map below. It is a serious pest of humans, cattle and also honeybees in many parts of the world, especially in areas where it has been introduced. In addition, it negatively affects the ecosystem.
Synonyms:
Paravespula germanica
Vespa germanica
| Vernacular names | |
|---|---|
| • Deutsch: | deutsche Wespe |
| • English: | German yellowjacket European wasp |
| • Español: | avispa germánica |
| • Français: | guêpe européenne |
For details see the respective page in Wikipedia.
- Other images of Vespula germanica (IPM Images and PaDIL - click to enlarge)
building a nest
eggs
distribution: native in blue, introduced in red
head
thorax
thorax
abdomen
