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Mud cocoon - Eumenes
Copyright © 2013 Marceline

Mud cocoon - Eumenes
Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
October 17, 2012
Size: 6/16 inch diameter
I left the little mud sculpture in my plant to show others. At one point, it even fell off, so I glued it back on with superglue. Today, to my surprise, I found the hole patched, like it is in use again after 8 months. (see second photo of June 27, 2013). Is this common?

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Contributed by Marceline on 27 June, 2013 - 12:47pm
Last updated 29 June, 2013 - 6:07pm

Moved
Moved from Eumenes.
… Matthias Buck, 29 June, 2013 - 6:07pm login or register to post comments

Renter
It looks as though the old mud nest has been re-used by a renter wasp. There are several Eumeninae that do this (e.g. some keyhole wasps, genus Pachodynerus). It is certainly not being re-used by the same species that originally built the nest. It would be very interesting to see what emerges. Perhaps you can put the nest in a jar and rear out the inhabitant (you would have to take it off with the leaf or else it will break - put the jar in a shady place indoors so it doesn't overheat). Very neat observation!
… Matthias Buck, 27 June, 2013 - 8:17pm login or register to post comments

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