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Red-tailed Spider Hunter
Stanley Jones

Red-tailed Spider Hunter (Tachypompilus ferrugineus)

Red-tailed Spider Hunter (Tachypompilus ferrugineus ferrugineus: Pompilidae) 1.5-2.5 cm (0.6- 1.0 in) long. On Peppervine (Ameplopsis arborea: Vitaceae).
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Habitat
Urban setting. Floodplain of Carter Creek at ca. 88 m (289 ft) elevation.
Location
Austins Colony Park, Bryan, Texas, Brazos County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
July 2019
Scientific name
Tachypompilus ferrugineus
Equipment used
Canon
KC Foggin
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I guess that's better than murderer ;)

A smashing closeup of this spider hunter Stanley!
 
B
wonderful photo of this brightly colored spider wasp, Stanley, captured in a superb setting. I guess this one is less ferocious than the tarantula hawk? top quality work, many tfs!!!
 
Kits
An outstanding close up of this scary creature, Stanley!
 
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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A spider hunter.... I've heard of spiderhunter birds (but they're in a different continent LOL)

This is a beautifully coloured wasp(?) Stanley and a super picture you've taken of him my friend.
 

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Invertebrates
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