I have seen a scary looking black wasp with red wings. What is it and is it dangerous?

It is likely a Tarantula Hawk.  These are actually wasps that prey upon tarantulas and trapdoor spiders. They will fight a fierce battle, using a stinger that will paralyze the spider. They are black with red or brown wings, and are almost two inches long. They are some of the largest of wasps, and the [...]

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