Mud dauber (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae).
Click on image to enlarge. Mud Dauber

Scientific name:
(Hymenoptera: Sphecidae)

Facts: Mud daubers also build their nests of mud, which they may carry for a considerable distance. Long tubes of mud are formed on the edge of buildings and can become a nuisance or distraction in some areas.

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Last modified: August 10, 2001 by John A. Jackman