Mason Wasp (Noun)
Meaning 1
Solitary wasp that constructs nests of hardened mud or clay for the young.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The mason wasp built a series of small mud cells to lay its eggs in.
- A female mason wasp is recognized by the amount of mud she can carry on her body at one time.
- In gardens, the mason wasp can be considered beneficial as it helps to control pest populations.
- The mason wasp sealed the entrance to her nest with a hardened plug of mud to protect her young.
- Unlike social wasps, a mason wasp typically constructs her own individual nest.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Any of various solitary wasps that construct nests of hardened mud for their young.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.