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Sceliphron caementarium, also known as the yellow-legged mud-dauber wasp, black-and-yellow mud dauber (within the US), or black-waisted mud-dauber (outside of the US), is a species of sphecid wasp. There are some 30 other species of Sceliphron that occur throughout the world, though in appearance and habits they are quite similar to S ...
The nest of a black and yellow mud dauber species Sceliphron caementarium is a simple, one, two or sometimes three celled, cigar-shaped mass that is attached to crevices, cracks and corners. Each cell contains one egg.
Some common temperate species include S. caementarium and S. curvatum. Like other solitary wasps, Sceliphron species are not aggressive unless threatened. They are sometimes regarded as beneficial due to their control of spider populations, though the spiders themselves may be beneficial in controlling pest insects.
There are about 6 genera and at least 140 described species in Sceliphrinae. [1] [2] Sceliphron caementarium. Genera
Sceliphron assimile; ... Sceliphron caementarium nicaraguanum Kohl, 1918 Sceliphron assimile is a species of thread-waisted wasp in the family Sphecidae. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Sceliphrinae: Sceliphron spirifex Sceliphrinae: Chalybion californicum Sphecinae: Sphex funerarius with prey A gold-marked thread-waisted wasp flying near blooming yellow ironweed. A Sphecidae wasp, probably Sceliphron caementarium, investigates two squash bugs, but doesn’t attempt capture to provision its nest.
Chrysis angolensis is a species of cuckoo wasp in the family Chrysididae, found throughout much of the world. It has been recently recorded as being introduced to French Polynesia. [1] The species is a parasite of mud dauber nests, especially the black and yellow mud dauber Sceliphron caementarium. [2] [3]
Species that are endemic to the State of California are indicated using an , ... Sceliphron caementarium: Black and yellow mud dauber Sphex ichneumoneus: