Sceliphron caementarium on a piece of wood

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This website is dedicated to information about Sceliphron caementarium, commonly known as the black and yellow mud dauber. The black and yellow mud dauber is a solitary wasp that builds nests out of mud usually on manmade structures. Sceliphron caementarium is distinguished by having a petiolate abdomen and very distinct black and yellow coloring. Permission to use photo given by Gerald Donehew on 3/25/12

 

On this site you will find various information about the black and yellow mud dauber including it's  classification, habitat, nutrition and reproduction. Start out by visiting the classification page to understand where Sceliphron caementarium fits into the larger scheme of life!

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