Black and Yellow Mud Dauber
Scientific Name: Sceliphron caementarium
Order & Family: Hymenoptera: Sphecidae
Size: 24 to 28 mm (approximately 1 inch in length)
Natural Habitat
Found near mud sources and sheltered areas like eaves, attics, and bridges
Diet & Feeding
Adults feed on flower nectar; larvae feed on paralyzed spiders provided by the mother
Behavior Patterns
Solitary wasps that build tube-like nests from mud. They are known for hunting spiders to stock their nests for their offspring.
Risks & Benefits
Benefits the ecosystem by controlling spider populations. Generally non-aggressive and rarely sting humans unless handled or threatened.
Identified on: 5/30/2026