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Vespula vulgaris
The common wasp, Vespula vulgaris, is found in much of Eurasia and has been introduced to Australia and New Zealand.
The common wasp is a eusocial vespid which builds its grey paper nest in or on a structure capable of supporting it. Underground, it often uses an abandoned mammal hole as a foundation for the site which is then enlarged by the workers. The foundress queen may also select a hollow tree, wall cavity or rock crevice for a nest site.
Spotted in a old bridge.
Spotted on Jul 12, 2012
Submitted on Jul 30, 2012
4 Comments
This isn't Vespula vulgaris but Polistes dominula
Well, I hope you don't get injured by them.... :)
Thanks again Pak Hoi T :9 i have one in my roof 5 times larger :P
Great Quality Picture!!! never seen one this big and close