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Delta emarginatum
from a distance a shiny black, long waisted wasp about 30mm long; however, wings brown and when close enough red about the head, face, antennae and legs observed. It builds a multicelled mud nest resembling a small fist sized ball stuck to the wall or other flat surface
my bathroom. Sub-tropical tree/bush savanna, hot wet summers, dry mild winters
The nest is just above the hand basin and to date the wasp has not displayed any hostile intentions (the house is only occupied 3 or 4 days a week). I think she has finished egg laying and is currently applying additional plaster the the exterior of the nest
Spotted on Feb 11, 2013
Submitted on Feb 20, 2013
1 Comment
Nice series.