Potter Wasp - daubing nest in tread of vehicle tyre Fam: Eumenidae
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Potter Wasp - daubing nest in tread of vehicle tyre Fam: Eumenidae
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Potter Wasp - daubing nest in tread of vehicle tyre
Fam: Eumenidae
Alan J. S. Weaving
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Construction Nest Building Wasp Wasps Working At Nest
EDITORS COMMENTS
Talk about a 'wheel-y' industrious insect! This Potter Wasp is taking nest-building to new heights, or should we say treads? Caught in the act, this tiny construction worker has found an unconventional spot for its masterpiece - right in the tread of a vehicle tyre. Who needs bricks and mortar when you have rubber and asphalt? With its delicate wings fluttering, this daubing expert from the Eumenidae family is showcasing some serious multitasking skills. Not only does it effortlessly balance on the uneven surface of the tyre, but it also meticulously applies mud to create a cozy home for its future offspring. Move over HGTV, because this wasp knows how to build! It's fascinating how nature finds ingenious solutions even in unexpected places. While most creatures would avoid man-made objects like vehicles, our little potter wasp sees them as opportunities rather than obstacles. Perhaps it's just trying to add a touch of modernity to traditional nest building. So next time you're stuck in traffic or changing your tire, take a moment to appreciate these incredible architects buzzing around us. They remind us that no matter where life takes us – be it on four wheels or two wings – there's always room for creativity and resourcefulness.
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