Thread subject: Diptera.info :: A Vespula queen?

Posted by Alvesgaspar on 29-11-2007 14:44
#1

Found wandering in the grass. Larger than common wasp worker (15-20mm body length). Knowing that only mated females survive the winter could it be a common wasp queen (Vespula vulgaris)?

Thanks,

Joaquim Gaspar

Posted by Alvesgaspar on 29-11-2007 14:45
#2

Here is a detail of the face

Posted by Alvesgaspar on 29-11-2007 23:26
#3

Maybe Christian or Camille can help...

Posted by ole on 29-11-2007 23:49
#4

looks like a Vespula germanica
Ole

Posted by Alvesgaspar on 30-11-2007 00:00
#5

But V. germanica is not supposed to have the black bar in the face, just three dots.

Posted by cthirion on 30-11-2007 00:00
#6

germanica......???

Posted by ole on 30-11-2007 00:47
#7

There is some variation
look at this fantastic photos here:
http://www.di-an..../index.htm


Ole

Posted by Alvesgaspar on 30-11-2007 01:35
#8

Amazing pictures !

Posted by Christian Schmid-Egger on 30-11-2007 21:10
#9

Most probable is it V. germanica.

Regards, Christian

Posted by Alvesgaspar on 30-11-2007 21:33
#10

How do we know if this is a queen?