Pison sp. (genus)

4 Black mud-dauber wasp at Evatt, ACT

Pison sp. (genus) at Evatt, ACT - 23 Nov 2021
Pison sp. (genus) at Evatt, ACT - 23 Nov 2021
Pison sp. (genus) at Evatt, ACT - 23 Nov 2021
Pison sp. (genus) at Evatt, ACT - 23 Nov 2021
Pison sp. (genus) at Evatt, ACT - 23 Nov 2021
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Identification history

Pison sp. (genus) 25 Nov 2021 Amata
Pison sp. (genus) 25 Nov 2021 TimL

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The images are part of a sequence showing the wasp building its mud nest in a mortar joint. The wasp was emitting a very high pitched sound, which appeared to be due to body vibration to liquify the mud, making it easier to work into place.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 23 Nov 2021 03:52 PM Recorded on
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