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I guess this old glove isn't mine anymore. (pixelfed.crimedad.work)
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I guess this old glove isn't mine anymore.

Glad I noticed the new residents before trying to put it on. Any guesses as to the species? Maybe some type of mud dauber? I guess I'll just leave it alone and see if they emerge in the spring.

#bee #wasp #bugs #insects #pupae

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[-] CrimeDad@lemmy.crimedad.work 4 points 1 day ago

Well, I'm pretty sure they're not yellow jackets. Those and bald faced hornets are ones to fear around here. Other wasps and bees are usually pretty chill in comparison. Fortunately, there's no danger to me in squishing some pupae; just yucky.

[-] guillem@aussie.zone 2 points 21 hours ago

I'm almost positive that those are from mud daubers. Inside the pots there are not only pupae but also paralised spiders for the young ones to snack on.

[-] dandelion@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 1 day ago

I've seen bumblebee species that build little clay pots like that in a nest. Either way, they are usually friends and not foes.

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