Dolichovespula media (Retzius, 1783), (european wasp)


17 Aug 2010 at OSGR: SU56 in Berks, England

Record Summarynest in Firethorn bush against east-facing house wall
Found asNest
Date17 August 2010
Associated organismPyracantha
OS grid refOSGR: SU56
Lat/Lon51° 20’ N, 1° 10’ W
Vice CountyBerks, VC no: 22
CountryEngland

Notes:

Nest c. 10ft from ground. Had been sprayed with insecticide to kill occupants.

Worker: face with dark vertical central stripe, antenna 1 yellow below, rear of thorax with 2 or 4 yellow spots, abdomen heavily marked.

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