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Tachypompilus ferrugineus with prey - Tachypompilus ferrugineus
Copyright © 2008 Loren & Babs Padelford

Tachypompilus ferrugineus with prey - Tachypompilus ferrugineus
Bellevue, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA
July 17, 2008
We found this spider wasp dragging its prey across our lawn to its nest in our rock wall. We thought it might be of interest for the Guide.

Loren & Babs Padelford
Bellevue, NE
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Contributed by Loren & Babs Padelford on 21 July, 2008 - 2:05pm
Last updated 11 August, 2008 - 9:21pm

Prey
Prey appears to be Dolomedes tenebrosus.
… Jebus31, 21 July, 2008 - 2:28pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for your help!
Thanks for your help with the spider ID. We had not realized that fishing spiders can be found in habitats away from water. Very interesting!

Loren & Babs Padelford
Bellevue, NE
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