Categories
Wasps and HornetsIs this a Tarantula Hawk
I have seen this Giant wasp ouside my house (In Southern Orange County) a few times now. I need to know if it is a danger to my 2 year old son as he loves to play out on our patio. I took a picture of the statue with a C sized battery so you can get an accurate size description as I tend to over exaggerate things a bit.
It sure does look like a Tarantula Hawk, but the photo is too far away to be certain. Tarantula Hawks have black bodies and reddish-orange wings. Females are not aggressive, but will sting painfully if provoked.
I like ThisRelated Posts
-
(07/12/2006)Tarantula Hawk eaten by Prey -
(10/06/2004)Ecuadorean Tarantula Hawk -
(05/30/2006)Tarantula Hawk -
(09/14/2008)Tarantula Hawk
Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. You can also subscribe without commenting.
Post a Comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.