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mud wasp
noun
Chiefly North Midland and Western U.S.
- any of several wasps, as the mud dauber, that construct a nest of mud.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of mud wasp1
An Americanism dating back to 1815–25
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Its age was determined by radiocarbon-dating ancient mud wasp nests.
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Researcher Damien Finch, who pioneered the mud wasp dating technique, said it was rare to find mud wasp nests both on top and underneath a single artwork.
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A species of mud wasp carefully selects clay of just the right consistency, finds a somewhat sheltered nook under the eaves, and builds its nest, leaving one open door.
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