Spider-hunting Wasp vs Lesser Bullet Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spider-hunting Wasp | Lesser Bullet Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplius nigerrimus | Neoponera villosa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pompilidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southern United States, Central America, South America |
| 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.
Lesser Bullet Ant
A large black ponerine ant found from Texas through South America with a powerful sting. It nests in tree hollows and dead wood, foraging arboreally at night.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the 'false bullet ant' because its sting, while very painful, is less severe than that of Paraponera.