Black and yellow mud dauber is a common name for the sphecid wasp species Sceliphron caementarium . There are some 30 other species of Sceliphron that occur throughout the world, though in appearance and habits they are quite similar to S. caementarium .The Latin species name caementarius means mason or builder of walls. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION S. caementarium (sphecid wasp) is widespread in Nigeria, Canada , the United States , Central America , South Africa and the West Indies. CHARACTERISTICS The sphecid wasp can reach a length of 24–28 millimetres (0.94–1.10 in). Petiole is black, about half the length of the entire abdomen. The thorax shows various yellow markings, while the abdomen is normally black, with yellow propodeum (typical of females). The eyes are black, the antennae are black and the legs are yellow, with black trochanters and femurs. The wings are a tawny color. BIOLOGY The black and yellow mud dauber's are solitary insect...
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