Black WIdow Eating Wasp:)

[ruckaisawesome]

Just thought it would be interesting to share this.. My black widow eating a pretty big wasp that flew into my house. Probabily wasn't the smartest idea to feed her it, but thankfully it ended up well. Oh, one of my FOUR eggsacs has now hatched

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W80u-6azHAY

 

[loxoscelesfear]

They take down impressive prey. I recently found a northern widow that had the remains of large hemiptera, bumble bee, and beetle parts beneath her web.

 

[ruckaisawesome]

They take down impressive prey. I recently found a northern widow that had the remains of large hemiptera, bumble bee, and beetle parts beneath her web.

They sure do.. I recently fed it a huge cicada

 

[catfishrod69]

One more wasp gone, thank you.

 

[Widowman10]

i've always loved this picture at the very bottom of this page: (not my pic, wish it was though!!)

https://sites.google.com/site/widowman10/predation-of-widows

 

[loxoscelesfear]

thank you Mrs. mactans for taking care of those pesky yellow jackets. you would be nice to have around @ a picnic :

 

[ruckaisawesome]

i've always loved this picture at the very bottom of this page: (not my pic, wish it was though!!)

https://sites.google.com/site/widowman10/predation-of-widows

I wonder, is that guy holding a live black widow like that or is it dead?

 

[Gilberator]

One more wasp gone, thank you.

Agreed. Slowly enjoying most insects but after many bad experiences with bees and the like as a kid, no thanks. At least for now

 

[RS4guy]

Looks to be alive! Risky man!

 

[Widowman10]

I wonder, is that guy holding a live black widow like that or is it dead?

"that guy" owns the website

and yes, it is alive. the pic turned out really well, even got the eyes to reflect a little for me

 

[RobynTRR]

Interesting video, thanks!

 

[DeidraDisaster]

Cool video, I thoroughly enjoyed it! Jealous of your widow though. I want one. I don't see them too often here.