Experts hail discovery of spider-eating wasp

A French spider-eating wasp has been found for the first time in Britain, wildlife experts announced today.

Experts hail discovery of spider-eating wasp
Wed, 10 May, 2006 - 15:00

A French spider-eating wasp has been found for the first time in Britain, wildlife experts announced today.

The creature caused a huge buzz in bug watching circles after it was found breeding in a quarry next to the headquarters of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds in Bedfordshire.

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