African Mud Dauber vs Banks' Jumping Bristletail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Mud Dauber | Banks' Jumping Bristletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sceliphron spirifex | Machiloides banksi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Archaeognatha |
| Family | Sphecidae | Machilidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Throughout Africa | United States, Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Mud Dauber
A slender black and yellow wasp with an extremely narrow petiole waist. It constructs mud nests on walls and ceilings, provisioning them with paralyzed spiders.
Did You Know?
A single mud nest cell may contain up to 25 paralyzed spiders stacked together as food for one developing larva.
Banks' Jumping Bristletail
A North American bristletail found in leaf litter and under stones. It has a cylindrical body covered in tiny scales.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few Archaeognatha species found in North America.