Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Large Vespid(ish) wasp

Posted by cyprinoid on 25-09-2009 16:19
#1
Norway, 25.07, biggest wasp I've seen here(not including the giant woodwasp), 6-7 cm ..

Posted by mwkozlowski on 25-09-2009 19:21
#2
just a well fed queen of Vespula (germanica?)

Posted by cthirion on 25-09-2009 19:54
#3
In my eyes, the drawing of the abdomen does not correspond!

Posted by libor on 25-09-2009 21:58
#4
At first, size could be around 2 cm only. At second, it is a queen of Vespula austriaca or very light form (possible) of V. rufa. Long erect hairs on hind tibiae = austriaca. No similar hairs = rufa. Libor

Posted by cyprinoid on 26-09-2009 01:38
#5
Finally found a way to post more pics Smile
Edited by cyprinoid on 26-09-2009 01:38

Posted by cyprinoid on 26-09-2009 01:40
#6
one more
Edited by cyprinoid on 26-09-2009 01:42