saw this on the driveway this afternoon.
for those unfamiliar that is a spider wasp. not sure of the exact breed. looks a lot like a tarantula hawk, but it is smaller than most. the last one of those i saw was about 2 inches long. this one is maybe 1. they sting the spider causing temporary paralysis. then they lay an egg over the stinger hole. when the little bug hatches it migrates into the spiders abdomen and starts eating the least important parts first leaving the spider alive as long as possible. when the wasp pupates, out it comes and dead goes Mr. tarantula.
sweet huh?
