A sketch of a single cell (left) and a nest of Spilomena socialis consisting of a cluster of 5 cells showing the nest entrances and hood-like roof which becomes a connecting tube when there are multiple cells.

 
 
  Part of: Turillazzi S, Matthews RW, Pradella D, Meucci F, Baracchi D (2014) Nest architecture and colony composition of communally nesting Spilomena socialis sp. n. (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae, Pemphredoninae) from peninsular Malaysia. Journal of Hymenoptera Research 41: 113-129. https://doi.org/10.3897/JHR.41.8515