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Saxon Wasp

Dolichovespula saxonica

Classification

Class
Insecta
Family
Vespidae

Dolichovespula saxonica, also known as the Saxon wasp, is a common social wasp found in the Palearctic region, specifically in large parts of Europe and in northern and central Asia. Although originally from continental Europe, D. saxonica has since colonised Britain, mainly in the south and east, but has been recorded as far north as East Lothian, Scotland.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Germany · 468Netherlands · 287United Kingdom · 250Switzerland · 28Luxembourg · 27Belgium · 11France · 10Italy · 6