I have just met our new tenants (mud wasps) who appear to have built on top of the geode on the front deck. (Click on link to learn more.)
Having looked up the above link, I learn that it is the female that builds the nest. Well, no wonder it's built in such an excellent location... location... location. Not only has she chosen a position that has spectacular scenery but also a veritable lake only metres away.
I mean, how much should I charge for such a location? A "des. res." if ever there was one, don't you think? What a panoramic view! Nearby recreational area; plenty of 'supermarkets'; what more could a wasp want?
I mean, how much should I charge for such a location? A "des. res." if ever there was one, don't you think? What a panoramic view! Nearby recreational area; plenty of 'supermarkets'; what more could a wasp want?
If you click on the photo it will enlarge and you can see her sitting next to her new home.
CSIRO advise that.. "They are part of Australia’s native fauna and should be left alone if possible. If a mud nest is considered unsightly it can be knocked off, which is probably best done when the owner of the nest is not around." How sweet.
