A potter wasp on action

A potter wasp (Phimenes flavopictus) is on a flight with a clasped caterpillar and about to enter its' nest (a pot) which is made of mud. It is continuously loading the nest until fully loaded with insects like caterpillars & beetle larvae, because this collection of insects is going to be food for its next generation.

• Location: Kataragama, Sri Lanka (At my home)

• Used: Sony A6500, Sony 90mm f2.8 G

Photograph 01

When I observed that potter wasp is loading its nest made on some disposed coconut husks.

Photograph 02

Same as the photograph 01.

Photograph 03

Fully loaded nest, before close its door using mud (closeup view)

Photograph 04

Closing the door of that nest using some mud balls.

Photograph 05

Fully closed door (closeup view)