Mason Wasp

The Mason Wasps also known as potter wasps belong subfamily Eumeninae of  family Vespidae. There are more than 3200 species of mason wasps in more than 200 genera. The tiny Mason Wasp you see here is measuring about 5mm in length. Its head, thorax and abdomen are black with light yellow marking, while the waist is reddish. It builds a series of attached cylindrical nests, consists of three cells each. The cells are filled with paralyzed caterpillars as food for the larvae.

 Mason Wasp

Any help in identification of the species would be highly appreciated.

Potter Wasps

Potter wasps also known as mason wasps are a cosmopolitan wasp group in the subfamily Eumeninae, family Vespidae. The potter wasp derives its name from the mud made potter like nest it builds.

Potter Wasps

This is how the Potter Wasp Nest look like.

Potter Wasp Nest

Potter Wasp Nest

Potter Wasp Nest.

Mason or Potter Wasp Nest Pictures