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The Spider (huntsman) has been paralysed and about to be dragged down a hole and have a wasp egg implanted into it so when it hatches is has live bait to feed on.
This was taken in December 2013 in my backyard when I was walking Raphael on a harness. I watched the insect cover several metres of ground to get to the fence then try numerous times to cross the fence. It kept dropping the spider. I had no idea the insect was a Spider Wasp or that the spider was alive but paralysed until my niece posted on fb an article with a link about this. I remembered this scene and looked up the insect and it is a wasp. I also took a video which isn't very good, but I've posted it anyway to show just how fast the insect was moving with it's prey.
Poor Spider!!!
here's the link to an article. australianmuseum.net.au/Spider-wasps Another link here describes a tarantula and a wasp... but it's the same scenario that I witnessed. www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/death-match-tarantula-vs-wasp
I don't support the hunt but my family do and every boxing day they insist I join them at the boxing day hunt meet. As we were staying with my brother in Hampshire, we went to a different meet than usual.
It is usually good for photo oppourtunities, unfortunately the sun was behind the big country house where the meet was held so everything was in shade.
I got lots of strange looks and one lady was rather rude! I think they thought I was a sab!
Large huntsman spider (the sort that lives under the fly of your tent) near Licola, Victoria, Australia. (If anyone knows the exact species, please comment).
I had a hard time getting to sleep on nights when these fist sized spiders were hanging on the curtains next to my bed.. still working on ID
We went out today with the Tasmanian Field Naturalists and found quite a few critters.
Lifting up a log disturbed this huntsman with her brood of spiderlings.
Utah National Guard Hosts 56th Annual Veterans Day Concert
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah National Guard hosted its 56th annual Veterans Day concert Friday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. at the University of Utah’s Jon M. Huntsman Center.
The event included performances by the Utah National Guard’s 23rd Army Band, led by Chief Warrant Officer Denny Saunders, and a 500-voice Granite School District high school combined choir.
The program, entitled “Honoring a Decade of Sacrifice” highlighted the sacrifices made by military Veterans and their families over the last ten years during the current conflicts.
During the program, Zions Bank presented its second annual Veterans Service Award to Mr. Bart Davis, state chairmen of The Employer Support of Guard and Reserve, for his lifetime of service and support of military Veterans.
The Huntsman Spider (Isopeda Isopedella)
The common huntsman spider is found throughout south-eastern Australia. It lives anywhere, favouring plants which will offer shelter such as ivy. It is very common to have huntsman spiders in urban areas, and the spiders will come inside your house.
These large spiders move very quickly, they are hairy with long legs. They often shock people who are not from Australia, as Australia has a reputation for dangerous creatures. Due to their size and speed, they do manage to intimidate a lot of people. I once heard an Australian comedian mention his fear of spiders, he mentioned that he knows the Huntsman spiders are not dangerous, but how could we not be scared of them when they have been given the name Hunts... Man....!. However, these spiders are harmless. The spiders can measure up to 15 cms wide from leg to leg. They have a flat body, which is useful for them to crawl underneath bark and other such hiding places.
They can bite you, and if they do, it will be painful and swelling may occur. A cold pack may relieve the symptoms, but if pain persists please see a doctor.
They feed on insects and other such invertebrates.
The female huntsman lays up to 200 eggs and guards these eggs, without leaving them or eating for around three weeks.
Terrace Walk, Bath.
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