ARKive - Common wasp - Vespula vulgaris- species related by location

Species that have a similar geographic range to the Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris)

Roach (Rutilus rutilus)
The roach (Rutilus rutilus) is a common fish of fresh and brackish water, and one that is likely to be the most familiar to anglers... More 14 Images 3 Videos
Black rat (Rattus rattus)
Also known as the ship rat, the black rat (Rattus rattus) was introduced to Britain with the Romans. Generally smaller than the brown rat (... More 7 Images 1 Video
Lesser crested tern (Sterna bengalensis)
A typical tern in appearance, the lesser crested tern (Sterna bengalensis) has uniform grey upperparts, with a black cap and crest and white... More 14 Images 0 videos
Enteromorpha (Enteromorpha spp.)
Species within the genus Enteromorpha are very difficult to identify as differences between species are small and hard to spot. They are... More 4 Images 0 videos
Marsh sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis)
Information on the marsh sandpiper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 0 videos
Kentish plover (Charadrius alexandrinus)
Information on the Kentish plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 24 Images 1 Video
Plumed cockscomb (Celosia argentea)
Information on plumed cockscomb (Celosia argentea) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Devil's thorn (Tribulus terrestris)
Information on devil's thorn (Tribulus terrestris) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris)
Information on Shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)
Information on the safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Greater sand plover (Charadrius leschenaultii)
Although it has a relatively dull appearance for most of the year, the greater sand plover’s plumage changes during the breeding season. At... More 8 Images 1 Video
Radish (Raphanus sativus)
Information on the radish (Raphanus sativus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 0 videos
Fat hen (Chenopodium album)
Information on fat hen (Chenopodium album) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 0 videos
Black mustard (Brassica nigra)
Information on black mustard (Brassica nigra) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Sphenopus (Sphenopus divaricatus)
Information on Sphenopus divaricatus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Yarrow is a common herb that has been highly regarded for its medicinal properties in Britain since Anglo-Saxon times. The erect stems are... More 10 Images 1 Video
Vetch (Vicia sativa)
Information on Vicia sativa is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Grey plover (Pluvialis squatarola)
Information on the grey plover is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 24 Images 1 Video
Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus)
The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is the largest animal to have ever lived, being almost as big as a Boeing 737 and even larger than... More 52 Images 4 Videos
Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum)
Bracken is a well-known deciduous fern; a species that has inspired a rich wealth of folklore in Britain. It is easy to recognise by its... More 12 Images 3 Videos
Yellow wagtail (Motacilla flava)
The yellow wagtail (Motacilla flava) is a slender, long-tailed, long-legged bird most often seen walking on the ground near water courses... More 53 Images 3 Videos
Furniture beetle (Anobium punctatum)
The furniture beetle (Anobium punctatum), also known as ‘woodworm’, is a notorious pest of timber in buildings and old furniture. Very few... More 8 Images 5 Videos
Nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus)
The nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus) is a slender, erect, perennial sedge which spreads by means of a fibrous root system. Its slender... More 10 Images 0 videos
Gull-billed tern (Sterna nilotica)
Information on the gull-billed tern is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 3 Videos
Hooded oyster (Saccostrea cucullata)
Information on the hooded oyster is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Sandy stiltball (Battarrea phalloides)
This strange fungus has a small, rounded head borne on a shaggy ochre-brown stalk. The head is a mass of spores, which have a warty... More 6 Images 0 videos
Common reed (Phragmites australis)
This common reed forms large beds in shallow water; it has round, hollow stems, which typically grow to 2m in height, but may reach 4m... More 8 Images 4 Videos
Cynodon (Cynodon dactylon)
Information on Cynodon dactylon is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Amaranthus (Amaranthus albus)
Information on Amaranthus albus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Common tern (Sterna hirundo)
Known for its graceful flight and attractive plumage, the common tern (Sterna hirundo) has a smoothly rounded head and a slender body, with... More 53 Images 5 Videos

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