Red wasp (Vespula rufa) — size comparison

The red wasp (Vespula rufa) forms seasonal colonies founded by a queen. The nest often occupies a sheltered place at or below ground level. Workers gather food

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Length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Red wasp (Vespula rufa)

Vespula rufa

12,5 mmAdult worker
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Red wasp (Vespula rufa)Body length12.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Red wasp (Vespula rufa) — size comparison — facts and sources

The red wasp (Vespula rufa) forms seasonal colonies founded by a queen. The nest often occupies a sheltered place at or below ground level.

Workers gather food in scrub, gardens and forest edges. Adults use sugar sources, while captured animals are supplied to larvae.

Measurement sources