Nest Ecology and Prey Preference of the Mud Dauber Wasp (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae).

(1) Background: is a genus of sphecid wasps that build mud nests for reproduction. These wasps prey exclusively on spiders, and commonly inhabit human constructions. The nesting behaviour and prey selection of many species are well studied, but despite being a common insect in urban areas, has never been comprehensively studied.