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Blue Mud Dauber

Chalybion californicum

Photo by Kyle A
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Field Notes

Description:

This specimen was about 1 inch in length. I didn't notice a blue sheen to it. It didn't stick around long though.

Habitat:

Spotted at the edge of a field and wooded area.

Notes:

I think this is a Blue mud dauber. I'm not sure however.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)

Wow! Great links Jemma. They were very informative. :-)
"These wasps are metallic blue, blue-green or blackish in color" http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Chalybion_californicum/
http://bugeric.blogspot.com/2010/08/wasp-wednesday-blue-mud-dauber.html
Of the 3 common species,this comes closest to the Blue Mud dauber.

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