Insects
Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita)
Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae)
Sighting 4507332

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Identification history

Ropalidia plebeiana 5 Sep 2023 TimL

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User's notes

Possibly a Small Brown Paper Wasp nest. Not the best of images as it was sighted at least 15m above ground in a Eucalypt. The final image shows the underside openings of the very large structure.

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • True Wasp nest present

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  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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