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Polistes dominula

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Zoological classification

Domain:Eukaryota
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Arthropoda
Class:Insecta
Order:Hymenoptera
Family:Vespidae
Genus:Polistes
Species:dominula
Name:European paper wasp


Description

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Observation data

Observation data updated daily from

iNaturalist.org

The observations are "research-grade" and must therefore meet the following criteria:

  1. At least two independent users must confirm the observation.
  2. No additional users must reject the observation.
  3. The observation must not be marked as "unidentifiable."
  4. The observation must have georeferenced coordinates.
  5. The date and time of the observation must be correct.

Observations by distribution and threat status

Total number of observations: 14511

native

endemic

introduced

threatened

Bar graph:
native 24.74%, endemic 0%, introduced 74.78%, threatened 0%

Observation (ID 328688310):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Saturday, 29th November 2025 at 12:51 PM
in Chelsea Kindergarten, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626, New Zealand

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(-36.8141852997,174.7072287)
(Time zone: +12:00 Pacific/Auckland)
by ryvesie

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328688295):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Saturday, 29th November 2025 at 12:31 PM
in Chelsea Kindergarten, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626, New Zealand

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(-36.8142021997,174.7071889)
(Time zone: +12:00 Pacific/Auckland)
by ryvesie

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328593465):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Saturday, 29th November 2025 at 2:49 AM
in Diemersfontein Wine And Country Estate, Wellington, 7654, South Africa

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(-33.6639484947,19.0166359395)
(Time zone: +02:00 Africa/Johannesburg)
by ruanveldt

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328633485):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Friday, 28th November 2025 at 5:36 PM
in Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, South Africa

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(-33.9396185802,18.8635099679)
(Time zone: +02:00 Africa/Johannesburg)
by ruanveldt

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328633473):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Friday, 28th November 2025 at 5:36 PM
in Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, South Africa

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(-33.9396066196,18.8635052741)
(Time zone: +02:00 Africa/Johannesburg)
by ruanveldt

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 326801665):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Friday, 28th November 2025 at 1:28 PM
in Cape Winelands, ZA-WC, ZA

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(-33.932984,18.83459)
(Time zone: +02:00 Africa/Johannesburg)
by ruanveldt

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328608259):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Friday, 28th November 2025 at 12:36 PM
in The University of Melbourne, Southbank, VIC, AU

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(-37.8246533333,144.9683216667)
(Time zone: +10:00 Australia/Melbourne)
by gecko_apurrke

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328652742):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Friday, 28th November 2025 at 12:30 PM
in Canyon Rim, Millcreek, UT, USA

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(40.7117517109,-111.8130041286)
(Time zone: -07:00 America/Denver)
by lhsolo

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328607160):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Friday, 28th November 2025 at 10:04 AM
in Estrada Abel de Freitas, São Vicente, Madeira, PT

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(32.8032416667,-17.044575)
(Time zone: +00:00 Atlantic/Madeira)
by artoms

This species is native to this region.
Observation (ID 328446258):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Thursday, 27th November 2025 at 10:27 AM
in Kororoit St/Forrest St, Sunshine VIC 3020, Australia

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(-37.78618,144.8229166667)
(Time zone: +10:00 Australia/Melbourne)
by ursula60137

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328428958):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Wednesday, 26th November 2025 at 3:04 PM
in Melrose St/Canning St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

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(-37.7976218,144.9400435997)
(Time zone: +10:00 Australia/Melbourne)
by stephanie2565

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328429133):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Wednesday, 26th November 2025 at 2:36 PM
in Rush Ranch, Suisun City, CA, US

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(38.209105,-122.0247416667)
(Time zone: -08:00 America/Los_Angeles)
by silveradojim

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328392084):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Wednesday, 26th November 2025 at 2:31 PM
in Machalí, O'Higgins, Chile

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(-34.1638882879,-70.6658059359)
(Time zone: -04:00 America/Santiago)
by mpalacios

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328430014):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Wednesday, 26th November 2025 at 2:29 PM
in Rush Ranch, Suisun City, CA, US

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(38.2091783333,-122.0245138333)
(Time zone: -08:00 America/Los_Angeles)
by silveradojim

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328431109):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Wednesday, 26th November 2025 at 2:17 PM
in Rush Ranch, Suisun City, CA, US

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(38.20972,-122.0251083333)
(Time zone: -08:00 America/Los_Angeles)
by silveradojim

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328431845):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Wednesday, 26th November 2025 at 2:12 PM
in Rush Ranch, Suisun City, CA, US

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(38.209705,-122.0250638333)
(Time zone: -08:00 America/Los_Angeles)
by silveradojim

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328433139):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Wednesday, 26th November 2025 at 2:07 PM
in Rush Ranch, Suisun City, CA, US

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(38.2096783333,-122.0250388333)
(Time zone: -08:00 America/Los_Angeles)
by silveradojim

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328434786):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Wednesday, 26th November 2025 at 1:58 PM
in Rush Ranch, Suisun City, CA, US

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(38.209655,-122.0250638333)
(Time zone: -08:00 America/Los_Angeles)
by silveradojim

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328330410):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Wednesday, 26th November 2025 at 1:05 PM
in Iași, RO

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(46.8629294329,27.3310317229)
(Time zone: +02:00 Europe/Bucharest)
by uid194125

This species is native to this region.
Observation (ID 328359244):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Wednesday, 26th November 2025 at 11:27 AM
in Woolverton Rd, Grimsby, ON, CA

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(43.1819411708,-79.6029714913)
(Time zone: -05:00 America/New_York)
by paul_mottum

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328335720):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Wednesday, 26th November 2025 at 10:39 AM
in 5WFF+GP, Paarl, South Africa

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(-33.8254746178,18.9247045666)
(Time zone: +02:00 Africa/Johannesburg)
by ruanveldt

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328483899):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Wednesday, 26th November 2025 at 8:00 AM
in Forrestfield WA 6058, Australia

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(-31.9848512509,116.021630466)
(Time zone: +08:00 Australia/Perth)
by helium_l

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328220955):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Tuesday, 25th November 2025 at 3:50 PM
in 36811 Redondela, Pontevedra, España

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(42.2717971622,-8.6616129801)
(Time zone: +01:00 Europe/Madrid)
by victoriacabaleiro

This species is native to this region.
Observation (ID 328255175):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Tuesday, 25th November 2025 at 2:22 PM
in Llano Rd, Questa, NM, US

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(36.7338598639,-105.5875681824)
(Time zone: -07:00 America/Denver)
by ryusykes

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328219600):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Tuesday, 25th November 2025 at 1:49 PM
in Avenida Germán Sandoval Miranda, Buin, Santiago Metropolitan Region, CL

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(-33.7550804877,-70.7441082053)
(Time zone: -04:00 America/Santiago)
by hederdtd

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328498486):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Tuesday, 25th November 2025 at 12:03 PM
in E Bank Dr, Peterborough, ON, CA

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(44.35872,-78.2878333333)
(Time zone: -05:00 America/New_York)
by jax_nasimok

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328127527):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Tuesday, 25th November 2025 at 11:38 AM
in Chelsea Kindergarten, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626, New Zealand

Open in Google Maps
(-36.814072,174.7072910997)
(Time zone: +12:00 Pacific/Auckland)
by ryvesie

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328178591):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Tuesday, 25th November 2025 at 11:14 AM
in Cape Winelands District Municipality, South Africa

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(-33.954351278,18.8598028334)
(Time zone: +02:00 Africa/Johannesburg)
by pieterlag

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328179196):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Tuesday, 25th November 2025 at 11:08 AM
in Onder Papegaaiberg, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa

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(-33.9342113742,18.8380816206)
(Time zone: +02:00 Africa/Johannesburg)
by ruanveldt

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328195831):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Tuesday, 25th November 2025 at 8:27 AM
in Carleton Place

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(45.1283187866,-76.1425552368)
(Time zone: -05:00 America/Nipigon)
by cjdever

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328226196):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Tuesday, 25th November 2025 at 7:50 AM
in Siskiyou County, CA, USA

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(41.9082638889,-122.3723138889)
(Time zone: -08:00 America/Los_Angeles)
by ranchfoot

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328195832):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Tuesday, 25th November 2025 at 7:37 AM
in York at Locke, Hamilton, ON L8R 3A9, Canada

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(43.2665925546,-79.8806858808)
(Time zone: -05:00 America/New_York)
by trish_v

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328048964):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Monday, 24th November 2025 at 4:17 PM
in Buckingham Rd, Kelmscott, WA, AU

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(-32.1207562395,116.0320749726)
(Time zone: +08:00 Australia/Perth)
by isabellewavre

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328030970):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Monday, 24th November 2025 at 4:10 PM
in The University of Melbourne, Southbank, VIC, AU

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(-37.82468,144.9683383333)
(Time zone: +10:00 Australia/Melbourne)
by gecko_apurrke

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328126299):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Monday, 24th November 2025 at 4:06 PM
in Abbotsford, BC V3G 1R8, Canada

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(49.1072729341,-122.2766723111)
(Time zone: -08:00 America/Vancouver)
by jason36569

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328121993):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Monday, 24th November 2025 at 3:32 PM
in Delfatti Ln, Klamath Falls, OR, US

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(42.1445759315,-121.7878760411)
(Time zone: -08:00 America/Los_Angeles)
by bpena22

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327980937):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Monday, 24th November 2025 at 2:47 PM
in South Island, Alexandra, Otago, NZ

Open in Google Maps
(-45.248313612,169.3861536454)
(Time zone: +12:00 Pacific/Auckland)
by kater_nz

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327978855):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Monday, 24th November 2025 at 2:36 PM
in South Island, Alexandra, Otago, NZ

Open in Google Maps
(-45.2480914367,169.3861147519)
(Time zone: +12:00 Pacific/Auckland)
by kater_nz

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327976702):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Monday, 24th November 2025 at 2:25 PM
in South Island, Alexandra, Otago, NZ

Open in Google Maps
(-45.2474027843,169.3859488383)
(Time zone: +12:00 Pacific/Auckland)
by kater_nz

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327974861):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Monday, 24th November 2025 at 2:16 PM
in South Island, Alexandra, Otago, NZ

Open in Google Maps
(-45.2482092216,169.3861023831)
(Time zone: +12:00 Pacific/Auckland)
by kater_nz

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327974134):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Monday, 24th November 2025 at 2:12 PM
in South Island, Alexandra, Otago, NZ

Open in Google Maps
(-45.2482153969,169.3860949436)
(Time zone: +12:00 Pacific/Auckland)
by kater_nz

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327973783):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Monday, 24th November 2025 at 2:09 PM
in South Island, Alexandra, Otago, NZ

Open in Google Maps
(-45.2482278019,169.3861256051)
(Time zone: +12:00 Pacific/Auckland)
by kater_nz

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328444569):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Monday, 24th November 2025 at 11:22 AM
in Strathcona Terr, Kamloops, BC, CA

Open in Google Maps
(50.6778966667,-120.3528666667)
(Time zone: -08:00 America/Vancouver)
by zee_z

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327999387):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Monday, 24th November 2025 at 11:05 AM
in London St, Mount Hawthorn, WA, AU

Open in Google Maps
(-31.9160808382,115.8440417568)
(Time zone: +08:00 Australia/Perth)
by bjhbryant

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328296241):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Monday, 24th November 2025 at 10:59 AM
in Strathcona Terr, Kamloops, BC, CA

Open in Google Maps
(50.6778033333,-120.3516783333)
(Time zone: -08:00 America/Vancouver)
by zee_z

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 325893953):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Monday, 24th November 2025 at 8:07 AM
in Estrada Algoadeira, Setúbal, 2900-209 Setúbal, Portugal

Open in Google Maps
(38.5312891674,-8.8929276913)
(Time zone: +00:00 Europe/Lisbon)
by filipec

This species is native to this region.
Observation (ID 327965964):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Sunday, 23rd November 2025 at 4:52 PM
in Lisbon, Portugal

Open in Google Maps
(38.7712474267,-9.1562340548)
(Time zone: +00:00 Europe/Lisbon)
by jvitor

This species is native to this region.
Observation (ID 328048989):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Sunday, 23rd November 2025 at 2:27 PM
in Rua António José Saraiva, Barcarena, Lisboa, PT

Open in Google Maps
(38.744,-9.2786666667)
(Time zone: +00:00 Europe/Lisbon)
by patriciafurtado-pt

This species is native to this region.
Observation (ID 327910385):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Sunday, 23rd November 2025 at 2:00 PM
in W Badger & Cypress (EB), Madison, WI 53713, USA

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(43.0386805556,-89.3982166667)
(Time zone: -06:00 America/Chicago)
by argiae

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327922292):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Sunday, 23rd November 2025 at 1:58 PM
in Lavine Dr, Pocatello, ID, US

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(42.8985883333,-112.4419783333)
(Time zone: -07:00 America/Boise)
by roanshae

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327917474):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Sunday, 23rd November 2025 at 1:39 PM
in North Perry, Indianapolis, IN, USA

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(39.7050222222,-86.153075)
(Time zone: -05:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
by zephyr014

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327819023):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Sunday, 23rd November 2025 at 1:19 PM
in Carmel WA 6076, Australia

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(-32.0256154311,116.0726513401)
(Time zone: +08:00 Australia/Perth)
by kath4

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327952638):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Sunday, 23rd November 2025 at 12:55 PM
in Valparaíso, CL-VS, CL

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(-33.1546528333,-71.31212)
(Time zone: -04:00 America/Santiago)
by fonturbel

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 328077487):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Sunday, 23rd November 2025 at 11:15 AM
in Calatayud, Zaragoza, España

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(41.3574887184,-1.6472368819)
(Time zone: +01:00 Europe/Madrid)
by pepitogrullo

This species is native to this region.
Observation (ID 327863002):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Sunday, 23rd November 2025 at 10:35 AM
in E 12th St, Chattanooga, TN, US

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(35.0385849519,-85.2989038337)
(Time zone: -05:00 America/New_York)
by tmcelrath

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327875501):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Sunday, 23rd November 2025 at 10:22 AM
in Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa

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(-33.9874486705,18.4318265367)
(Time zone: +02:00 Africa/Johannesburg)
by sstanton

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327842638):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Sunday, 23rd November 2025 at 8:05 AM
in Teeterville Rd, Norfolk County, ON, CA

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(42.9334918472,-80.4232846807)
(Time zone: -05:00 America/Nipigon)
by terriblereptiles77

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327659320):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Saturday, 22nd November 2025 at 7:19 PM
in Sothern Al Giza, Al Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt

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(30.0046829291,31.2193282754)
(Time zone: +02:00 Africa/Cairo)
by youssefelnahas

Observation (ID 327659318):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Saturday, 22nd November 2025 at 7:18 PM
in Sothern Al Giza, Al Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt

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(30.0046829291,31.2193282754)
(Time zone: +02:00 Africa/Cairo)
by youssefelnahas

Observation (ID 327659285):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Saturday, 22nd November 2025 at 6:01 PM
in Sothern Al Giza, Al Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt

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(30.0046829291,31.2193282754)
(Time zone: +02:00 Africa/Cairo)
by youssefelnahas

Observation (ID 327659275):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Saturday, 22nd November 2025 at 5:30 PM
in Sothern Al Giza, Al Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt

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(30.0046829291,31.2193282754)
(Time zone: +02:00 Africa/Cairo)
by youssefelnahas

Observation (ID 327669612):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Saturday, 22nd November 2025 at 4:09 PM
in Khekgasse, Vienna, Vienna, AT

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(48.1351555,16.270095)
(Time zone: +01:00 Europe/Vienna)
by damoclez

This species is native to this region.
Observation (ID 327806940):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Saturday, 22nd November 2025 at 2:43 PM
in Rosedale Park North, Rosedale, Auckland 0632, New Zealand

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(-36.7522806927,174.7113335878)
(Time zone: +12:00 Pacific/Auckland)
by anuragivesuaura

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327616349):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Saturday, 22nd November 2025 at 1:01 PM
in Pentland Pde, Yarraville, VIC, AU

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(-37.8124216667,144.89163)
(Time zone: +10:00 Australia/Melbourne)
by kim1610

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327607628):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Saturday, 22nd November 2025 at 11:25 AM
in Saint Pauls Cr, Joondalup, WA, AU

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(-31.7336411009,115.7701202156)
(Time zone: +08:00 Australia/Perth)
by alawrenson

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327845902):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Saturday, 22nd November 2025 at 10:54 AM
in 2649+3HX, Gazirat Ad Dahab, Al Giza, Giza Governorate 3726310, Egypt

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(30.0054,31.2188)
(Time zone: +02:00 Africa/Cairo)
by kheper_shu

Observation (ID 325530524):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Saturday, 22nd November 2025 at 8:00 AM
in Vila Franca de Xira, 2600, Portugal

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(38.8392871644,-8.9718744904)
(Time zone: +00:00 Europe/Lisbon)
by filipec

This species is native to this region.
Observation (ID 327493948):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Friday, 21st November 2025 at 5:38 PM
in Fitzgerald St E, Northam, WA, AU

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(-31.6566333333,116.66755)
(Time zone: +08:00 Australia/Perth)
by amberbc

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327577278):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Friday, 21st November 2025 at 1:41 PM
in Saville Cres, North Vancouver, BC, CA

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(49.34642,-123.0818945)
(Time zone: -08:00 America/Vancouver)
by ginevra20

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327438320):
more details at iNaturalist.org

Polistes dominula

on Friday, 21st November 2025 at 12:40 PM
in North Island, Napier, Hawke's Bay, NZ

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(-39.560484,176.8233540167)
(Time zone: +12:00 Pacific/Auckland)
by numb

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327468232):
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Polistes dominula

on Friday, 21st November 2025 at 12:11 PM
in Coleman Cr, Reservoir, VIC, AU

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(-37.7212141745,144.9991268072)
(Time zone: +10:00 Australia/Melbourne)
by isileth

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327568662):
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Polistes dominula

on Friday, 21st November 2025 at 11:30 AM
in Sargento Andrés Rolando, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, AR

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(-41.1356388333,-71.3057866667)
(Time zone: -03:00 America/Argentina/Salta)
by ouchplant

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327559877):
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Polistes dominula

on Thursday, 20th November 2025 at 3:07 PM
in North Island, Auckland, Auckland, NZ

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(-36.7805474217,174.7190633505)
(Time zone: +12:00 Pacific/Auckland)
by james_eggers

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327328696):
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Polistes dominula

on Thursday, 20th November 2025 at 2:51 PM
in Auckland, NZ

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(-36.6586837666,174.4226172149)
(Time zone: +12:00 Pacific/Auckland)
by jessesaofia

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327430202):
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Polistes dominula

on Thursday, 20th November 2025 at 2:25 PM
in Commercial St, San Carlos, CA, US

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(37.5045443996,-122.253628106)
(Time zone: -08:00 America/Los_Angeles)
by forrest9

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327410363):
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Polistes dominula

on Thursday, 20th November 2025 at 1:41 PM
in 42nd St S & 19th Ave S (Midblock West), Fargo, ND 58103, USA

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(46.849135,-96.851839)
(Time zone: -06:00 America/Chicago)
by lamarfinearts

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327418375):
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Polistes dominula

on Thursday, 20th November 2025 at 12:47 PM
in W 133rd St, Hawthorne, CA, US

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(33.9118669136,-118.3298580722)
(Time zone: -08:00 America/Los_Angeles)
by jackjack1098

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327376858):
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Polistes dominula

on Thursday, 20th November 2025 at 11:57 AM
in Valparaíso, CL-VS, CL

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(-33.051086088,-71.5610676091)
(Time zone: -04:00 America/Santiago)
by ericko_demonia

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327359618):
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Polistes dominula

on Thursday, 20th November 2025 at 10:53 AM
in Hauraki Corner, Hauraki, Auckland 0622, New Zealand

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(-36.79585433,174.7781829536)
(Time zone: +12:00 Pacific/Auckland)
by anuragivesuaura

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327451997):
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Polistes dominula

on Thursday, 20th November 2025 at 9:47 AM
in Mountair Village, CO 80401, USA

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(39.762630323,-105.1620098948)
(Time zone: -07:00 America/Denver)
by lukekfriedman

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327346232):
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Polistes dominula

on Wednesday, 19th November 2025 at 4:43 PM
in Western Australia, AU

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(-31.9753569707,116.0045382135)
(Time zone: +08:00 Australia/Perth)
by kath4

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327199223):
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Polistes dominula

on Wednesday, 19th November 2025 at 3:55 PM
in South Island, Alexandra, Otago, NZ

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(-45.247805064,169.3861172579)
(Time zone: +12:00 Pacific/Auckland)
by kater_nz

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327348940):
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Polistes dominula

on Wednesday, 19th November 2025 at 2:30 PM
in Lakeview Dr, Ione, CA, US

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(38.240839083,-120.9484005438)
(Time zone: -08:00 America/Los_Angeles)
by bradwarren

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327299237):
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Polistes dominula

on Wednesday, 19th November 2025 at 2:05 PM
in Howatt Dr SW, Edmonton, AB, CA

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(53.4207665258,-113.57148216)
(Time zone: -07:00 America/Edmonton)
by corriannder

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327205782):
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Polistes dominula

on Wednesday, 19th November 2025 at 12:12 PM
in Felton Rd, Cromwell, Otago, NZ

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(-45.075825,169.1362)
(Time zone: +12:00 Pacific/Auckland)
by ralph_marchildon

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327110529):
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Polistes dominula

on Tuesday, 18th November 2025 at 5:19 PM
in Western Australia, AU

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(-31.8102027221,115.8869660643)
(Time zone: +08:00 Australia/Perth)
by harshbutfair

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 327205137):
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Polistes dominula

on Tuesday, 18th November 2025 at 8:47 AM
in San Juan Island, Friday Harbor, WA, US

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(48.5715633333,-123.1002195)
(Time zone: -08:00 America/Los_Angeles)
by cyndibrast

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 325884438):
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Polistes dominula

on Monday, 17th November 2025 at 10:35 PM
in Cтанция Минеральные Воды, Минеральные Воды, Ставропольский край, Россия, 357261

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(44.2127669372,43.1410068646)
(Time zone: +03:00 Europe/Moscow)
by zoobiolog

This species is native to this region.
Observation (ID 328093045):
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Polistes dominula

on Monday, 17th November 2025 at 12:56 PM
in Shumate Cir, Cleveland, MS, US

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(33.7515287536,-90.7369226414)
(Time zone: -06:00 America/Chicago)
by donald_coleman

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 326947760):
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Polistes dominula

on Monday, 17th November 2025 at 12:31 PM
in Diano San Pietro, Liguria, IT

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(43.9568138418,8.05636173)
(Time zone: +01:00 Europe/Rome)
by dieter_eckhardt

This species is native to this region.
Observation (ID 326871824):
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Polistes dominula

on Monday, 17th November 2025 at 11:48 AM
in Chelsea Kindergarten, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626, New Zealand

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(-36.8140742,174.7073551)
(Time zone: +12:00 Pacific/Auckland)
by ryvesie

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 326872125):
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Polistes dominula

on Monday, 17th November 2025 at 11:42 AM
in Chelsea Kindergarten, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626, New Zealand

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(-36.8141152,174.7073417)
(Time zone: +12:00 Pacific/Auckland)
by ryvesie

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 326947352):
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Polistes dominula

on Monday, 17th November 2025 at 11:24 AM
in Rua de Fiopos, Barroselas, Norte, PT

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(41.6425066418,-8.7114448189)
(Time zone: +00:00 Europe/Lisbon)
by fediot7935

This species is native to this region.
Observation (ID 326938996):
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Polistes dominula

on Monday, 17th November 2025 at 11:03 AM
in Scaffidi Pl, Donnybrook, WA, AU

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(-33.550854082,115.8076340099)
(Time zone: +08:00 Australia/Perth)
by malabbott

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 326927914):
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Polistes dominula

on Monday, 17th November 2025 at 10:38 AM
in Polo Way, Butler, WA, AU

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(-31.6484216667,115.71498)
(Time zone: +08:00 Australia/Perth)
by nh13

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 326895511):
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Polistes dominula

on Monday, 17th November 2025 at 10:01 AM
in Wilderness Dr Before Roma Ct, Dawesville WA 6211, Australia

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(-32.64961406,115.64456608)
(Time zone: +08:00 Australia/Perth)
by harryshomeschool

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 326763218):
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Polistes dominula

on Sunday, 16th November 2025 at 3:20 PM
in Hobson Drive, Panmure, Auckland 1072, New Zealand

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(-36.8924434146,174.8584715277)
(Time zone: +12:00 Pacific/Auckland)
by maksympolyakov

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 326738478):
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Polistes dominula

on Sunday, 16th November 2025 at 3:07 PM
in Motions Rd, Western Springs, Auckland 1022, New Zealand

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(-36.8610444997,174.7220431)
(Time zone: +12:00 Pacific/Auckland)
by jessesaofia

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 326723052):
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Polistes dominula

on Sunday, 16th November 2025 at 2:50 PM
in Chelsea Kindergarten, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626, New Zealand

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(-36.8142621,174.7071682)
(Time zone: +12:00 Pacific/Auckland)
by ryvesie

This species was introduced to this region.
Observation (ID 326826528):
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Polistes dominula

on Sunday, 16th November 2025 at 1:31 PM
in Western Cape, ZA

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(-34.08530289,18.8908086762)
(Time zone: +02:00 Africa/Johannesburg)
by sandchanct

This species was introduced to this region.

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