🌿Native Nature

German Yellowjacket

Vespula germanica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Vespidae ›Genus: Vespula

About

Vespula germanica (European wasp, German wasp, or German yellowjacket) is a species of wasp found in much of the Northern Hemisphere, native to Europe, Northern Africa, and temperate Asia. It has been introduced and is well-established in many other places, including North America, South America (Argentina and Chile), Australia, and New Zealand. German wasps are part of the family Vespidae and are sometimes mistakenly referred to as paper wasps because they build grey paper nests, although...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of German Yellowjacket?
The scientific name of German Yellowjacket is Vespula germanica.
What kingdom does German Yellowjacket belong to?
German Yellowjacket belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does German Yellowjacket belong to?
German Yellowjacket belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does German Yellowjacket belong to?
German Yellowjacket belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does German Yellowjacket belong to?
German Yellowjacket belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
What family does German Yellowjacket belong to?
German Yellowjacket belongs to the family Vespidae.
What genus does German Yellowjacket belong to?
German Yellowjacket belongs to the genus Vespula.