Grass-carrying wasp

Found in meadows, gardens, and near wooded edges. They often nest in hollow stems or window tracks.

Adults feed on plant nectar; larvae are fed paralyzed crickets or katydids provided by the mother.

Solitary wasps that construct nests using blades of dried grass. They are active in summer and often enter buildings to nest in door or window frames.

They are beneficial pollinators and help control orthopteran populations. While they can sting if handled, they are non-aggressive and generally do not pose a risk to humans.