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Old 02-01-2012, 09:51 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Encounter with a queen wasp

On 02/01/2012 21:33, Darkside wrote:
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indoors, or drowning. They are very useful insects. It's a pity they
eat spiders, though :~{


The common garden orb-web spider makes up for that by eating a good many
wasps. It's nature's way.



Yes, I've seen wasps in spider's nests. I have trouble knowing which
way to cheer :~/

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