Sceliphron laetum

Common mud dauber wasp at Forde, ACT

Sceliphron laetum at Forde, ACT - 20 Jan 2018
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Sceliphron laetum 20 Jan 2018 KimPullen
Sceliphron laetum 20 Jan 2018 jmhatley

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Wasp, or multiple wasps of this variety have been seen building a nest in the front of our home. One nest is on the outside wall, while I suspect there is a nest being built under the eaves as the wasps are seen entering the roof space through a small gap above the garage door. they are quite active at the moment and are seen arriving and departing at very regular intervals. (Apologies the picture is not great as they move pretty quickly and do not settle for very long.

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  • Has been seen settling on all plants around the garden, both native and introduced species. Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Nest building Breeding behaviour
  • Unknown Gender

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