Nid de guêpes

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The pepsis, or ""tarantula hawk"",

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has a 5-inch wingspan and
is one of the world"s largest wasps.

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Feeding mainly off carrion,

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the species is also fond of the
nectar of certain Amazonian flowers.

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Neithera predatorsince it only
kills to house its offspring,

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nora genuine parasite,

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the pepsis is a member
of the parasitoid family.

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After carrying the spider
to its nest,

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the tarantula hawk waits for
the paralysing toxin to do its work.

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lt then lays its eggs
inside its victim"s body.

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The tarantula becomes
a living larder

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as the larvae devourit from inside.

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STRASBOURG SUBURBS

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THURSDAY, JULY 14