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Flying ant vs. Spider

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Description:

Watched a large spider on a web moving between two trees. Along came a flying ant whiched attacked and overcame it.

Species ID Suggestions

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BugEric
Spider wasp, family Pompilidae. Can't easily tell more, but the genus Episyron does prey on orb weavers.

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Size Doesn't Matter - Minnesota

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PublishedAugust 28, 2013

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