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Vespula vulgaris, known as the Common wasp Since I don&#039;t use any pesticides, some aphids have made themselves comfortable. As a countermeasure, I distributed 30 ladybugs (Adalia bipunctata). They work nicely. To my surprise, a wasp came along today, happily nibbling on the aphids! This species is pretty tiny like small bee only. By the way some Hover Flies also feed on Aphids. <br /> Heart, what more do you want? Common wasp,Geotagged,Germany,Summer,Vespula vulgaris Click/tap to enlarge

Vespula vulgaris, known as the Common wasp

Since I don't use any pesticides, some aphids have made themselves comfortable. As a countermeasure, I distributed 30 ladybugs (Adalia bipunctata). They work nicely. To my surprise, a wasp came along today, happily nibbling on the aphids! This species is pretty tiny like small bee only. By the way some Hover Flies also feed on Aphids.
Heart, what more do you want?

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Nice! Which species of ladybug did you use? Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Alexander Hassmueller's profile
      Alexander Hassmueller
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      Thanks Ferdy,!
      I bought „Bipunctata“ so two dot. But after some time I saw them having more than two spots, Haha,
      Have a nice Sunday!       Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        You too! Posted 2 years ago
  3. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Biocontrol! Nice :) Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Alexander Hassmueller's profile
      Alexander Hassmueller
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      Thanks Christine! Yes, much better than spraying some toxic stuff! Posted 2 years ago

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The Common wasp

''Vespula vulgaris'', known as the Common wasp, is a species found in regions that include the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, India, China, New Zealand and Australia. It is sometimes known in English as the European wasp, but the same name is used for the species ''Vespula germanica'' or German wasp.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
Species identified by Alexander Hassmueller
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By Alexander Hassmueller

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Uploaded Aug 5, 2023. Captured Aug 5, 2023 14:49 in Dürerstraße 2, 61267 Neu-Anspach, Germany.
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  • iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation)
  • f/1.8
  • 1/169s
  • ISO16
  • 3mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.