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Spider Hunting Wasp
Stanley Jones

Spider Hunting Wasp (Anoplius sp.)

Spider Hunting Wasp (Anoplius sp.: Pomilidae) Perched on Peppervine (Ameplopsis arborea: Vitaceae).
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Habitat
Blackland Prairie vegetational area. Margin of lake at ca. 183 m (600 ft) elevation.
Location
Belton Lake, Belton, Bell County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
August 2019
Scientific name
Anoplius sp.
Equipment used
Canon
KC Foggin
Supporter
A smokin and beautifully detailed closeup of this Wasp Stanley!

Like that Peppervine as well ;)
 
bievreJJ
fantastic closeup, Stanley, wonderful setting and backdrop, top notch, many tfs!!!
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
He's a beautiful midnight blue colour, isn't he!!

What a cracking picture of this wasp - excellent work Stanley. Thanks lad.
 
drkishore
The name sounds ominous!!! Too bad for the spiders then..with this one around!! Fabulous color and a great close up!!! Three stunning posts Stanley!!! TFS!!!
 
Deerbird
All the green colors makes this spider standout more in the picture. Nice one Stanley
 

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Category
Invertebrates
Added by
Stanley Jones
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