Common Paper Wasps In Melbourne
There are more than 12,000 species of native wasps in Australia. The one that’s most likely to be found around Melbourne’s suburbs – and most likely to become a pest – is the Common Paper Wasp (Polistes humilis).
There are more than 12,000 species of native wasps in Australia. The one that’s most likely to be found around Melbourne’s suburbs – and most likely to become a pest – is the Common Paper Wasp (Polistes humilis).
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