
"Anoplius viaticus" is a species of spider wasp. These wasps are known as spider wasps because the females capture spiders to provide their offspring with food. The paralysed spider is cached in a burrow, the wasp lays an egg on it, and when this hatches, the developing wasp larva consumes the spider. This species is found in sandy heathland across most of Europe.
Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
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Uploaded Feb 1, 2025. Captured Sep 9, 2022 19:40 in 19413 Oberly Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32833, USA.
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