evenic Loc: South Australia

Mud Daubers are solitary wasps ranging in size from half an inch to an inch. They build a mud nest that can be the size of a peanut to the size of a large lemon. They seldom sting and are not protective of their nests which are typically found on walls,porches and under eaves etc. They also nest in the ground and are more often seen in warmer seasons. They prey on spiders and are said to particulary
enjoy Black Widow spiders.

Big mud ball must have been heavy

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Laying down on the job

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Interior decorating

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more building

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More smoothing

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Almost done

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Stocking the larder I think it was a moth ?

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Last check

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Closing the door. Check out how she uses her feelers

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Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast

What a fantastic presentation, Yvonne! Great series of shots and very interesting information!

HOT Texas Loc: From the Heart of Texas

Great shots!!!!

DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia

Excellent shots, Yvonne. Great detail.

EnglishBrenda Loc: Kent, England

A very nice sequence. We saw these when we lived in Spain, they came back and forth through the always open window tending their mud nest. One built theirs on a light shade and another at the top of a net curtain.

bob_71 Loc: Severna Park, MD

Very nicely done, Yvonne! Any creature that kills spiders can't be all bad! Thanks for sharing with us!

Bob

sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA

Not only are these beautiful shots, Yvonne, but a wonderful following of her "duties". Very well done!

evenic Loc: South Australia

Thanks everyone Yvonne

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

Excellent set, but they sure can make a mess when they find a way to get inside the cabin of a boat! :-(

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Nice series.