Identifying Wasp Species in Switzerland
Not every nest is equally dangerous — and not every insect is a wasp. This identification guide shows you the species, the risk it poses and its protected status at a glance.
Wasps
Common wasp
Vespula vulgaris
High danger Not protected
View profile European Paper Wasp
Polistes dominula
No danger Spare where possible
View profile German Wasp
Vespula germanica
High danger Not protected
View profile Median Wasp
Dolichovespula media
Low danger Spare where possible
View profile Mountain Paper Wasp
Polistes biglumis
No danger Not protected
View profile Saxon Wasp
Dolichovespula saxonica
Low danger Spare where possible
View profile Toxic-Hair Caterpillars
Brown-tail moth
Euproctis chrysorrhoea
Moderate danger Not protected
View profile Mediterranean pine processionary moth
Thaumetopoea pityocampa
Very high danger Not protected
View profile Oak processionary moth
Thaumetopoea processionea
Very high danger Not protected
View profile Pine processionary moth
Thaumetopoea pinivora
Very high danger Not protected
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