This is a beautiful and impressive potter wasp, ranging from 25 to 29mm; males are smaller and thinner. Brilliantly marked with yellow and black. The yellow pattern on the thorax distinguishes it from other species. The petiole (the “waist” joining thorax and abdomen) is also very long, even by potter wasp standards. This species is … Continue reading Potter Wasp – Phimenes flavopictus