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sceliphron

/ˈsɛl.ɪ.frɒn/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈsɛl.ɪ.frɒn/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to a genus of solitary wasps commonly known as mud daubers, which construct nests from mud.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, обозначающее род одиночных ос, обычно известных как грязевые осы, которые строят гнёзда из грязи.
  1. Mud dauber wasp C2 formal scientific

    A genus of solitary wasps in the family Sphecidae, commonly known as mud daubers, which construct nests from mud.

    • Sceliphron wasps are known for their distinctive mud nests built on walls and ceilings.
    • The Sceliphron species is found in many parts of the world, including North America and Europe.
    • Unlike social wasps, Sceliphron are solitary and do not form large colonies.

    🇷🇺Сцелифрон

    Synonyms: mud dauber