Sceliphronidae
Sceliphronidae is a family of wasps in the order Hymenoptera, commonly known as mud daubers. These wasps are solitary, meaning each female builds her own nest and provisions it with prey. They are characterized by their long, slender waist, which connects the mesosoma (thorax) to the metasoma (abdomen). The metasoma is often distinctly bulbous at its base.
Mud daubers are found worldwide, inhabiting a variety of climates. Their nests are typically constructed from
The diet of mud daubers consists primarily of spiders. Adult wasps hunt spiders, paralyze them with their