Red Wasp

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇸 Iceland

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Class

Insecta (แมลง)

Order

Hymenoptera (แตน)

Family

Vespidae

Genus

Vespula

Species

Vespula rufa (Red Wasp)

Names in Other Languages

German Rote Wespe

Similar Species in Vespula

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Common European Yellowjacket

Vespula vulgaris

Least Concern

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German Wasp

Vespula germanica

Least Concern

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Western yellowjacket

Vespula pensylvanica

Not Evaluated

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Cuckoo Wasp

Vespula austriaca

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red Wasp?

The scientific name of Red Wasp is Vespula rufa. It belongs to the genus Vespula.

What is the conservation status of Red Wasp?

Red Wasp (Vespula rufa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Red Wasp live?

Red Wasp is found in Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does Red Wasp belong to?

Red Wasp (Vespula rufa) belongs to the genus Vespula, which is part of the taxonomic family Vespidae.

Is Red Wasp endangered?

No, Red Wasp (Vespula rufa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Red Wasp belong to?

Red Wasp (Vespula rufa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Red Wasp?

The closest relatives of Red Wasp in the genus Vespula include Common European Yellowjacket, German Wasp, Western yellowjacket, Cuckoo Wasp.