Pompilidae (family)

Unidentified Spider wasp at Cook, ACT

Pompilidae (family) at Cook, ACT - 16 Nov 2024
Pompilidae (family) at Cook, ACT - 16 Nov 2024
Pompilidae (family) at Cook, ACT - 16 Nov 2024
Pompilidae (family) at Cook, ACT - 16 Nov 2024
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Pompilidae (family) Yesterday SimoneC
Pompilidae (family) 15 Dec 2024 CathB

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The wasp was carrying its Opisthoncus prey up the wall, but got tangled in the web of a Badumna spider which tried to seize them. After a struggle, the wasp managed to break free and continue its journey

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