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05-SEP-2004 John Dicus

Mud Dauber

Ontario, CA

Scelephron caementarium

This colorful wasp made repeat visits to the mudhole for over an hour. Each time it returned, it used its mouth to roll up a small ball of mud as it is doing in this image. Then, holding the ball beneath its head, it flew off to its nest site to build its nest.


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