Spider wasps (family Pompilidae) are known for their unique hunting and nesting behaviours. A female spider wasp will locate a spider, paralyse it with her sting, and then carry it to her nesting site. She will then lay an egg on the spider and seal it in a burrow. Once the egg hatches, the wasp larva feeds on the spider until it reaches maturity. They're also known for their striking physical features, which can include brightly-coloured wings and metallic-looking exoskeletons. There are more t

In this video, you can see a Spider Hunting Wasp, or Spider Wasp, which has paralysed a spider with its neurotoxic venom. It will take the spider to its nesting site, where it will burrow the spider underground and lay eggs in the spider's abdomen! Once the eggs hatch, the larvae eat the spider's remains until they cocoon. After three weeks they will become adults themselves and start the process all over again. Our planet is truly filled with fascinating (and somewhat gruesome) critters! | Hoed