African Tiger Beetle vs Spider-hunting Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Tiger Beetle | Spider-hunting Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Manticora latipennis | Anoplius nigerrimus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 40-65 mm | 12-18mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southern Africa (Namibia, South Africa, Botswana) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Tiger Beetle
The world's largest tiger beetle, a fierce predator with massive jaws. It is flightless and hunts on the ground at night.
Did You Know?
Despite being flightless, it can sprint across sand at speeds that would be equivalent to a human running over 300 km/h.
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.