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Spider wasp

Pompilidae

Photo by hilfire
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Field Notes

Description:

Approximately 2"long (large) flying bug with rust colored wings. Spotted at a ranch.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
John La Salle
Spider wasp - Pompilidae http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider_wasp They sting and paralyze spiders, then drag them to a hole and lay an egg on them. The wasp larva develops by consuming the spider. They can have a quite painful sting.

Spotted for Missions

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Organisms of San Antonio and the surrounding area
Mission
Biodiversity of Texas
Photographed
PublishedApril 27, 2013

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