Hidalgo Mason Wasp
Euodynerus hidalgo
This clever wasp often utilizes pre-existing holes for its nests, including hollow plant stems, abandoned mud-dauber nests, and even unused keyholes.
- Scientific name
- Euodynerus hidalgo
- Taxonomy
- Animalia › Arthropoda › Insecta › Hymenoptera › Vespidae › Euodynerus
- IUCN Red List status
- Least Concern
- Population trend
- stable
- Biome
- grassland
- Habitat
- Meadows, fields, forest edges, and suburban gardens
- Diet
- Adults consume flower nectar; larvae feed on caterpillars provided by the mother
- Range
- North America, Central America
- Size
- 12 to 18 mm in length
- Lifespan
- 1 year (mostly spent as larvae/pupae; adults live 4-6 weeks)
- Active
- diurnal
- Threats
- Widespread pesticide use, habitat fragmentation, and removal of natural nesting cavities
- Safe to approach?
- Generally harmless and non-aggressive. Females can sting if grabbed or stepped on, while males lack stings entirely. Observe safely from a distance of 1-2 feet. If stung, wash the area with soap and water, apply ice to reduce swelling, and seek medical attention if signs of a severe allergic reaction occur.
Euodynerus hidalgo is a species of potter or mason wasp in the family Vespidae.
Photo: threelark, CC-BY, via iNaturalist
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