Tarantula killer

Noun

Definitions

1.NounAny species of tarantula wasp, especially (Pepsis grossa) that captures the Texas brown tarantula (Aphonopelma hentzii) and places it in its nest as food for its young, after paralyzing it by a sting.

Synonyms

tarantula hawk tarantula spider wasp cicada killer peacock parachute spider goliath birdeater atypical tarantula sand hornet house spider sand wasp bird spider eastern tarantula

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