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InsectLCLeast Concern

Median Wasp

Dolichovespula media

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The median wasp is Britain's second largest social wasp after the hornet, building large aerial nests. It has expanded northwards in recent decades.

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Quick Facts

Category
Insect
Latin name
Dolichovespula media
IUCN Status
LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.