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Spider Wasp - Auplopus
Copyright © 2008 Ted Kropiewnicki

Spider Wasp - Auplopus
Bear, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
October 11, 2008
Size: ~ 8 mm each wasp & spider

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Contributed by Ted Kropiewnicki on 21 December, 2008 - 3:24pm
Last updated 28 December, 2008 - 8:21pm

Auplopus with prey (DE)
Image is a little fuzzy but based on the fact that the wasp seems to have a green metallic sheen, and spider has its legs amputated I am pretty sure it is Auplopus.
… Matthias Buck, 21 December, 2008 - 4:09pm login or register to post comments

 
Auplopus
Sorry about the fuzzy images - this wasp got very nervous and was moving constantly when I got too close. Thanks for the genus ID.
… Ted Kropiewnicki, 21 December, 2008 - 5:09pm login or register to post comments

 
Mine wasn't shy
The Anoplius I shot in the fall didn't mind my camera and flash getting close while she filled her hole.
… John F. Carr, 21 December, 2008 - 5:40pm login or register to post comments

 
Behavior
Just guessing and assuming that its a female, the prospect of loosing provisions for her future offsprings may have contributed to her behavior.
… Ted Kropiewnicki, 23 December, 2008 - 8:55pm login or register to post comments

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