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Common Blue Mud-dauber Wasp (Chalybion californicum)
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Copyright © 2009
Arlon
some kind of wasp? -
Chalybion californicum
Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
June 9, 2009
Size: 3/4-1"
In group of about 20 individuals. No obvious nest.
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Contributed by
Arlon
on 9 June, 2009 - 8:04pm
Last updated 11 June, 2009 - 2:55pm
Looks like - Chalybion californicum
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William Edwards
, 9 June, 2009 - 8:15pm
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Yes, and more....
This is a male. Males will congregate in "bachelor parties" to roost for the night. Remember, males do not have stingers, so it is much safer to approach these:-)
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Eric R. Eaton
, 9 June, 2009 - 8:27pm
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Well, thanks for that. I neve
Well, thanks for that. I never considered a bachelor party! They are just around a neighbors porch and he was ready to bring out the bug spray. This forum save the lot of them..
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Arlon
, 10 June, 2009 - 1:18pm
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