Mud daubers are dark, often metallic black or blue wasps. They are not aggressive.
Clay Masters: These Wasps Make Good Neighbors - WALTER Magazine
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Mud dauber - Wikipedia
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Black and Yellow Mud Dauber: Unraveling the Life of a Unique Wasp - What's That Bug?
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Check out this old nursery of Organpipe Mud Dauber Wasps!
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