8:29. Rubbed its hind legs together vigorously.
8:30. Spread wings once, then rubbed them and the abdomen with the hind legs. Rubbed the hind legs together, and finally rubbed the right wings vigorously.
8:31. Moved around some, occasionally stopping to rub the right wings.
8:32. Explored the neck of the bottle.
8:33. Same as 8:32. Cleaned antennæ.
8:34. Same as 8:33.
8:35. Stood still but continued to clean antennæ and front legs.
8:36. Climbed up and explored the cork of the bottle.
8:37-8:40. Stood still on the cork, occasionally moving its jaws.
At 8:40 the nest was placed against the cork and the wasp immediately crawled onto it, but seemed restless. As the nest has a faint, but distinct, odor of honey, it was probably attracted to it through the sense of smell.