Utah Outdoors


07.28.2021 Utah Outdoors: Wildlife

The Tarantula Hawk

Pepsis grossa

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Posted by: Bryant Shoblom

A Utah native, the tarantula hawk at 2" long and packing the most painful sting in the insect world is what nightmares are made from!

The coyote is common throughout Utah, they are heard more often than they are seen.
A tarantula hawk dragging a tarantula.
Photo Courtesy of: Alan Schmierer

The Tarantula Hawk

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  • Length: Up to 2"

Where to Find Them

The below list of places are great places to possibly see the tarantula hawk.

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