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Sceliphron

Sceliphron

9.9
A wasp that builds small nests from mud
  • noun
  • /ˈsɛlɪfrɒn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Sceliphron
  • The Sceliphron wasp can often be seen carrying mud to build its nest under eaves.

Examples

  • I saw a Sceliphron building its nest on the porch.

  • Several species within the genus Sceliphron are known for their characteristic mud nests.

  • Entomologists studied the life cycle of Sceliphron in various climates.

  • The Sceliphron is recognized for its unique mud nests.

  • The Sceliphron wasp can often be seen carrying mud to build its nest under eaves.

  • Entomologists studied the life cycle of Sceliphron in various climates.

  • Several species within the genus Sceliphron are known for their characteristic mud nests.

Synonyms

mud dauber
vsSceliphron
8.1

A wasp that makes a nest from mud and keeps spiders to feed its young

is a specific genus named for building mud nests
mason wasp
vsSceliphron
9.1

A wasp that lives alone and builds small mud nests for its young

is a specific genus rather than a general nest-building species
potter wasp
vsSceliphron
8.9

A wasp that lives alone and builds vase-shaped mud nests for its eggs

is the specific genus, not only the vase-shaped nest builders

Surface Forms

Sceliphron singular
Sceliphrons plural

Etymology

Sceliphron is a scientific name from Greek for a group of mud-dauber wasps that build their nests out of mud. A helpful way to remember Sceliphron is to think of the word 'sculpt', because these wasps 'sculpt' mud into small nest cells, and the name now points to those mud-building wasps.