The Mason Wasps also known as potter wasps belong subfamily Eumeninae of family Vespidae. There are more than 3200 species of mason wasps in more than 200 genera. The tiny Mason Wasp you see here is measuring about 5mm in length. Its head, thorax and abdomen are black with light yellow marking, while the waist is reddish. It builds a series of attached cylindrical nests, consists of three cells each. The cells are filled with paralyzed caterpillars as food for the larvae.
Any help in identification of the species would be appreciated.
Mason Wasp
Any help in identification of the species would be appreciated.
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