Small architects, working in silence. Mud, patience, and purpose. Fun fact: Each pot usually holds one egg and a stash of paralyzed caterpillars. Not for now, but for later. Future-proofing, insect edition. #PotterWasp #Eumeninae #InsectArchitecture #MacroNature #Veinbug

Small architects, working in silence.
Mud, patience, and purpose.

Fun fact: Each pot usually holds one egg and a stash of paralyzed caterpillars. Not for now, but for later. Future-proofing, insect edition.

#PotterWasp #Eumeninae #InsectArchitecture #MacroNature #Veinbug

large oval structure hanging in tree

Every autumn, when the trees lose their leaves, we get good views of the paper wasp nests. I've never been able to see one being constructed but would love to see that.

#paperwaspnest #insectarchitecture #nature #naturephotography