Potter Wasp (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various solitary wasps that construct vase-shaped cells of mud for their eggs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The potter wasp is known for its unique method of building its nest using mud and saliva.
- A potter wasp constructs its cells in a protected location, such as under an eave or in a hollow reed.
- The female potter wasp lays her eggs in the cells and seals them with a layer of mud to protect them from predators.
- Potter wasps are generally non-aggressive and only sting in defense of their nests or when threatened.
- The potter wasp's distinctive mud nests can often be found in gardens and backyards, particularly near sources of water.