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Spider Hunting Wasp

Tachypompilus ignitus

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Field Notes

Description:

Orange Antennae, legs and wings.

Habitat:

Garden, Ivy

Notes:

Spider Wasp found to have killed a Rain Spider and carried it from my house up into Ivy growing on my back garden wall (he must be very strong) where I suspect he has his home. He is an aggressive wasp and went for me when I tried to get close for a photo. This is the second time I have seen this.

Species ID Suggestions

Spider Hunting Wasp

Tachypompilus ignitus

Comments (4)

My pleasure, glad I coukd help
Thanks mcanix. That is definitely it. I learnt something new today.
that must have been an epic battle! what a photo and back story. thanks for sharing it!

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