The potter wasp uses mud as a primary building material for its nests. This wasp gets its name from the pottery-like shapes of their nests, which are also typically located in elevated and dry areas around houses. The Potter wasp hunts insects and other prey to paralyze and store in the egg chambers for the offspring to consume.The Mason wasp uses a similar method of construction, but instead of mud uses plant resin and dried leafy growths. Both the mason wasps and the potter wasps have nests on the smaller side, especially when compared to the European hornet nest. This is because the two are not social wasps. They create a habitat for their offspring, not an entire colony. Both Potter and Mason wasps are highly unlikely to sting, even if touched.
