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Potter wasp

Eumenes fraternes

Photo by Heather R
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Field Notes

Description:

Endemic to Florida, this wasp creates small "pots" made of mud in which to lay eggs. The paralyzed caterpillars are added to the pots so the developing wasps will have fresh food.

Habitat:

Outer walls and ceilings of inhabited buildings

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PublishedSeptember 6, 2016

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