I spotted some strange Hymenopteran goings on on the side of a flower pot on my patio. On investigating, I found this female Common Black Spider Wasp, Anoplius nigerrimus, trying to fly with a large female Common Fox Spider, Alopecosa pulverulenta, considerably heavier than herself up under the rim of the pot.
The excellent BWARS account for this species makes clear that they aren't too fussy about nesting spots. I interrupted her for a quick portrait, then put her back by the pot with the babyfood (which was done for, having already been paralysed).
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