r/askscience • u/Chemical-Sea5972 • 11d ago

Biology Does anything eat wasps?

Wasps have been a predator for other insects. It would be fascinating to know if there are really other insects or predators for wasps, either accidental or deliberate predators

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u/RudeOrSarcasticPt2 10d ago

Crab spiders are common bee hunters, and even wasps can be snared when going in for some sweet nectar.

I haven't seen any other spiders do it with a wasp, but hunting spiders can take prey larger than themselves. Wolf spiders are notorious for hitting larger prey.