Quote Originally Posted by Nanci
I'd have to rescue the tarantula, since I like spiders (in their place) and hate wasps.


Nanci
Nanci, hon, think about it - the wasp can drag a tarantula across the trail...

it's very big and it's sting very painful and by the time the wasp is dragging the spider , the spider is basically dead (so leave it be).

The wasp also has to eat. It's a beautiful insect. About 3 inches long. Black and shiny with bright shiny orange wings. I love seeing them fly along.
If this makes you feel better, it typically only stings male spiders. The females are safely hinden in their burrows!

PS: And we see Roadrunners as well. Alway a cool sighting although not as common as coyotes and bobcats.