Blue Mud Dauber Wasp
Chalybion californicum
Order: Hymenoptera
Low Risk
Description
The Blue Mud Dauber Wasp is known for its metallic blue color and slender body. It is a solitary wasp that builds mud nests and is generally non-aggressive.
Habitat & Distribution
Commonly found in gardens, fields, and near buildings where they can find mud for nest building.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds primarily on spiders, which it paralyzes and stores in its nest for its larvae.
Behavior & Life Cycle
Notable for its solitary nesting behavior and use of mud to construct nests. It is not aggressive towards humans.
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