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Tarantula Hawk

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Reproduces by paralyzing a tarantula with it's venom and laying an egg under the exoskeleton. When the egg hatches, the pupa eats the spider from the inside. It also possesses the second most painful sting of any insect.

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axelpeterman
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axelpeterman

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Spotted on Apr 12, 2013
Submitted on Apr 28, 2013

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