mud dauber

US /ˈmʌd ˌdɑː.bər/

UK /ˈmʌd ˌdɑː.bər/

guêpe maçonne, sphex

any of various solitary wasps that construct nests of mud, typically in sheltered locations, and provision them with paralyzed spiders or insects for their larvae to feed on

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A mud dauber built its nest under the eaves of the house.

Une guêpe maçonne a construit son nid sous les avant-toits de la maison.

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We watched the mud dauber meticulously gather mud for its construction.

Nous avons observé la guêpe maçonne recueillir méticuleusement de la boue pour sa construction.

dirt dauber organ pipe mud dauber

mud mud turtle (as) clear as mud your name is mud drag someone's name through the mud