The deceptively named tarantula hawk for one NYT crossword answer is:
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The tarantula hawk is a large wasp that is found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and Mexico. Despite its name, the tarantula hawk does not actually hunt tarantulas, but instead feeds on nectar and other insects. Its name comes from its habit of preying on tarantulas, paralyzing them with its sting and dragging them back to its nest to lay its eggs. The tarantula hawk is a deceptively named insect, as it is actually a beneficial predator to the environment.