Unlike social wasps that build large communal nests, mud daubers generally live solitary lives. The female wasp gathers small amounts of wet mud and carries them back to a sheltered location.
She then carefully shapes the mud into individual chambers.
These chambers serve an important purpose: they’re where she places food and eventually lays her eggs.
The finished nest can look surprisingly intricate.
It’s easy to see why these insects deserve their reputation as natural architects.
