tarantula killers

A form of tarantula killer — Any species of tarantula hawk, especially (Pepsis grossa) that captures the Texas brown tarantula (Aphonopelma hentzii) and places it in its nest as food for its young, after paralyzing it by a sting.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of tarantula killer
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