Spider Hunting Wasp species

[Callie]

These guys can reach 50 mm. Image from Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens, Roodepoort, Gauteng.
it seems they like nectar or pollen too!

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[paul katinas]

These guys can reach 50 mm. Image from Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens, Roodepoort, Gauteng.
it seems they like nectar or pollen too!

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Awesome capture Callie.
I'm surprised It's able to see through all of that pollen.
Happy trails.

 

[Callie]

Awesome capture Callie.
I'm surprised It's able to see through all of that pollen.
Happy trails.

Thanks Paul - maybe that is why I could walk away without being stung!

 

[ssheipel]

Looks as if it's legs are thorned!? Gotta love predators who enjoy the vegetarian side of life as well Nice shot.

 

[Callie]

Looks as if it's legs are thorned!? Gotta love predators who enjoy the vegetarian side of life as well Nice shot.

Thanks Steven, just very hairy, it seems

 

[ssheipel]

Thanks Steven, just very hairy, it seems

That's what roses say, 'just hairy.

 

[JAS]

Great capture! We have the Tarantula Wasp in the Southwestern US. They grom to about 6cm/2.5in and feed on Tarantula spiders. Have seen them but don't have a photo yet.