Reesa vespulae

Reesa vespulae is an introduced synanthropic species  (lives around, and benefits from Humans) , originally from North America.  It now has a worldwide distribution.
Reesa vespulae
Early February 2017
Franklin
Identification and information  thanks to Andras (Andy) Szito

    

Late October 2013
Hobart
Bedraggled from landing in a water bowl.
Identification thanks to Boris Büche and Andras (Andy) Szito