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Old 11-13-2008, 01:30 PM   #35
chrisinhouston
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These wasps are called “Tarantula Hawks” because they kill tarantulas and bury them for their young to feed on. They are arguably the largest wasps. This is a pretty big one with a 6.75 inch legspan.
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