Spider-hunting Wasp vs Japanese Horntail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spider-hunting Wasp | Japanese Horntail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplius nigerrimus | Eriotremex formosanus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pompilidae | Siricidae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia, Taiwan, introduced to southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spider-hunting Wasp
A large all-black spider-hunting wasp that drags paralyzed wolf spiders back to its burrow.
Did You Know?
Paralyzes a wolf spider with a precise sting to the nerve ganglion then drags it backwards to its burrow.
Japanese Horntail
A large wood wasp with a robust reddish-brown body and dark wings. Native to East Asia, it attacks stressed and recently felled hardwood trees.
Did You Know?
This species was first detected in North America in 1974 and is one of the few tropical siricid wood wasps to establish invasive populations.