Black-and-yellow Mud Dauber
Sceliphron caementarium
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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Vincent, Alabama
Queen Creek, Arizona
Barling, Arkansas
Deer, Arkansas
Malvern, Arkansas
Marion, Arkansas
Bear, Delaware
Boca Raton, Florida
Lutz, Florida
Niceville, Florida
Oldsmar, Florida
Warren, Michigan
Blooming Prairie, Minnesota
Greensboro, North Carolina
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Beaverton, Oregon
New Caney, Texas
Orange, Texas
Paris, Texas
Santa Fe, Texas
Danville, Virginia
Marysville, Washington
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tvksi
Large Bumble bees, however, can be aggressive if feel their hive is in danger and instead of going crazy when they start checking you out, just squat down and be submissive until they are assured you are not going to be a menace and they will go on about their business.
.....or maybe I've just been lucky!!!
..tvksi
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The black and yellow mud dauber, Sceliphron caementarium .. constructs a globular nest containing one cell to several cells, which are provisioned with paralyzed spiders.
Adults are commonly seen in wet spots, in preparation of creating the balls of mud for building their nests.
Pest Status: Mud daubers (Sphecidae) and potter or mason wasps (Eumeninae) are solitary wasp species; although capable of stinging, they are rarely aggressive.
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