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mud wasp
Delta emarginatum
-23.5277, 27.0471
Field Notes
Description:
from a distance a shiny black, long waisted wasp about 30mm long; however, wings brown and when close enough red about the head, face, antennae and legs observed. It builds a multicelled mud nest resembling a small fist sized ball stuck to the wall or other flat surface
Habitat:
my bathroom.
Sub-tropical tree/bush savanna, hot wet summers, dry mild winters
Notes:
The nest is just above the hand basin and to date the wasp has not displayed any hostile intentions (the house is only occupied 3 or 4 days a week). I think she has finished egg laying and is currently applying additional plaster the the exterior of the nest
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 20, 2013
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