Spider Wasp with prey

[BigAl]

Got a few pics of a spider wasp carrying its prey up the wall next to my garage.

http://bigal-sa.smugmug.com/photos/134451129-L.jpg


The wasp left the prey (a Sac Spider) and I noticed that the legs had been removed.

http://bigal-sa.smugmug.com/photos/134451133-L.jpg


If there are any entomologists out there, I'd appreciate some help IDing the wasp. Local entomologists tell me they don't have time to follow links :pissed

[ShepsMom]

Great shots Al, that creature without legs just plain nasty looking. I enjoy bugs on the pictures only LOL

[Serrator]

Al,

Very cool photos! Well done.

[Lord Vetinari]

Wonderful captures Al :)
Brian V.

[gus]

Wow ! ..and to think that spider is still alive waiting to be eaten alive by the young wasps.

[Skippy]

Got a few pics of a spider wasp carrying its prey up the wall next to my garage.
The wasp left the prey (a Sac Spider) and I noticed that the legs had been removed.
If there are any entomologists out there, I'd appreciate some help IDing the wasp. Local entomologists tell me they don't have time to follow links :pissed

Geezzz the poor spider couldnt even run away, that's a bit of an unfair fight ... those wasps are very power with their ability to lift more than their own body weight.

They are swift with the kill too ....
These are aweseome shots Al :clap :clap now if I could just happen upon something like what you have here I will be extemely happy :D

Well done! ......... Skippy
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[Dalantech]

Well done!!! :clap

[firedancing4life]

Sweet!

Was the spider waving his front two arms?

[BigAl]

Thanks for the kind words everyone! Much appreciated.

[BigAl]

Sweet!

Was the spider waving his front two arms?No, I think she was just trying to keep her chin up with her pedipalps :cry