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  "id": 666353,
  "title": "Meet the potter wasp, the insect that builds its own mudhouse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/meet-the-potter-wasp-the-insect-that-builds-its-own-mudhouse",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-12T12:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/animals/the-insect-that-makes-its-own-mudhouse-and-whose-larva-eats-its-prey-alive-meet-the-potter-wasp-which-used-clay-to-create-its-self-designed-abodes-which-hide-a-terrible-secret/articleshow/133180540.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Distinguished by their pot-shaped mud nests, Potter wasps are solitary insects that exhibit incredible craftsmanship. Using a combination of mud and saliva, they build their homes with care. Following egg-laying, the females venture out to capture caterpillars, which serve as nutritious meals for their growing larvae. Their activities help maintain ecological balance and contribute to effective…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}