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Large Vespid(ish) wasp
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Posted on 25-09-2009 16:19
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Norway, 25.07, biggest wasp I've seen here(not including the giant woodwasp), 6-7 cm ..
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just a well fed queen of Vespula (germanica?)
very general entomologist
 
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In my eyes, the drawing of the abdomen does not correspond!
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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
 
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Finally found a way to post more pics Smile
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