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Tarantula Killer or Spider Wasp

Common Name Tarantula Killer or Spider Wasp

Scientific Name Pepsis sp.

Species Insects

Family/Group Ants, wasps, and bees

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Description

These wasps lay plant one single egg on a large spider like Tarantulas. These spiders are stung by the wasps and buried. The larvae then feed off the spider meat.

Habitat

Throughout the country.

Nicaragua Animal Guide