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Harvestman vs. red wasp

Opilione sp. / Polistes carolina

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

The harvestman seem to have won this battle!

Habitat:

Semi rural

Reference Links:

Red Wasp - Polistes - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
KarenL
Thanks Jolly! I was surprised too Suzanne. I got stung by a red wasp last year & it was by far the most painful sting I've experienced so it is amazing such a fragile looking creature could best one.
suzmonk
Surprising how a creature as delicate as a Harvestman can best a wasp ...

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