Vespula germanica (Fabricius, 1793)
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https://doi.org/ 10.5281/zenodo.5327984 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03E887AC-FFC3-FF88-EB48-BF36FD10A74C |
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Felipe |
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Vespula germanica (Fabricius, 1793) |
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Vespula germanica (Fabricius, 1793) View in CoL – German Wasp
This species can be confused only with V. vulgaris . Colour characteristics partly usable for separation from V. vulgaris are as follows: Clypeus with 1-3 black points. Yellow colour in ocular sinus convex towards antennae (often connected in males with frontal spot). Genae and temples completely yellow. Yellow lateral band on thorax widened in middle. Tergum 1 always with black rhombic spot.
The commonest species in urban habitats. Inhabits open and often secondary biotopes.
Very rarely found in forested areas and above 800 m a.s.l.
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