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Spider wasps are long-legged, solitary wasps that use a single spider as a food source for each larva. The spider needs to be as large as the wasp, or even bigger, because the wasp larva needs to be able to complete its development on the one host. As a result, spider wasps have some of the most powerful stings because tacking a spider bigger than yourself can be dangerous. Fortunately, spider wasps are not aggressive and rarely sting humans.<br />
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There are many Australian species of spider wasps that range in size from 3.5 &ndash; 35 mm in length. Females of many species search for spiders on the ground or on tree trunks, walking rapidly or moving with short hops. They often flick their antennae and wings. They paralyze, rather than kill, the spider with the sting and drag it to a suitable nest site. Some species chop off the legs of the spider to make it easier to carry or fit into the nest. <br />
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Sphictostethus connectens

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Spider wasps are long-legged, solitary wasps that use a single spider as a food source for each larva. The spider needs to be as large as the wasp, or even bigger, because the wasp larva needs to be able to complete its development on the one host. As a result, spider wasps have some of the most powerful stings because tacking a spider bigger than yourself can be dangerous. Fortunately, spider wasps are not aggressive and rarely sting humans.

There are many Australian species of spider wasps that range in size from 3.5 – 35 mm in length. Females of many species search for spiders on the ground or on tree trunks, walking rapidly or moving with short hops. They often flick their antennae and wings. They paralyze, rather than kill, the spider with the sting and drag it to a suitable nest site. Some species chop off the legs of the spider to make it easier to carry or fit into the nest.
https://www.qm.qld.gov.au/Explore/Find+out+about/Animals+of+Queensland/Insects/Wasps+and+bees/Common+species/Spider+Wasps

    comments (4)

  1. Looks like it...maybe Tribe Pepsini. Perhaps Sphictostethus sp., Calopompilus sp., or Entypus sp.?
    Posted 4 years ago
    1. Sphictostethus connectens ? Posted 4 years ago
      1. Looks like it could be! I'm only seeing records for that species in Tasmania. But, I also haven't found any information on what it's actual, complete distribution is... Posted 4 years ago
  2. Niel, in doubt what to do with this one. Visual resemblance is reasonable but there's so little occurrence data, hard to be conclusive on this one. Posted 4 years ago

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Uploaded Mar 24, 2021. Captured Mar 25, 2021 09:25 in 58-82 Terrace Falls Rd, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, Australia.
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