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Wall Mason Wasp
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Taken at Musselburgh on 24th August 2016 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode
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| Wall Mason Wasp. |
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Ancistrocerus parietum. Hymenoptera. Vespidae. |
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Nests in any suitable cavity, from small holes in old walls, to holes in tree trunks or soil banks. Beetle larvae, spiders and caterpillars. Nectar May - September. Females vary from 10 to 13 mm, males are slightly smaller and reach a body length of 8 to 11 mm. The basic colour is black, with yellow bands, and they have a very narrow waist. |