Vespula germanica

The Vespula germanica is one of the most commonly reported species in the UK. Their defining feature is the triad of black spots on their face, which can often look like a central spot (or line) above a pair of ‘nostrils’. This video highlights all the features of the Vespula germanica that you must examine in order to identify them correctly.

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Introduction

Vespula or Dolichovespula
Vespa crabro

Vespula
– Vespula germanica
– Vespula vulgaris
– Vespula rufa

Dolichovespula
– Dolichovespula media
– Dolichovespula sylvestris
– Dolichovespula saxonica