Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Spider wasp with prey

Posted by Thomas Brand on 18-07-2019 19:39
#1
Hi,

today I was lucky to observe a spider wasp with its prey.
Is it possible to identify either the wasp or the spider?

Northwest-Germany Lower Saxony, Rastede, 0 m, 2019-07-18

Thanks in advance!
Thomas

Posted by Thomas Brand on 18-07-2019 19:39
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Posted by Thomas Brand on 18-07-2019 19:40
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pic 3

Posted by johnes81 on 20-07-2019 00:33
#4
Auplopus carbonarius?

Posted by Tony Irwin on 20-07-2019 20:13
#5
My reaction for the spider is Drassodes, but I have nothing to back that up - it was just a feeling

Posted by johnes81 on 20-07-2019 21:12
#6
I agree with Gnaphosidae so Drassodes is possible.

Posted by Thomas Brand on 23-07-2019 08:22
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Thank you, John and Tony!
The wasp is Auplopus carbonarius, confirmed by a local Hymenoptera specialist.

have a good time
Thomas