Blue-black Spider Wasp vs Brown Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue-black Spider Wasp | Brown Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplius viaticus | Serica brunnea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pompilidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 8-15 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue-black Spider Wasp
A dark metallic blue spider wasp with orange-red abdominal bands. It hunts wolf spiders on sandy heathlands and dunes across Europe.
Did You Know?
It is one of the first solitary wasps to appear each spring in northern Europe, sometimes flying as early as March.
Brown Chafer
A small chestnut-brown beetle with a velvety sheen to its elytra. It is nocturnal and attracted to lights on warm summer nights.
Did You Know?
Its velvety appearance is caused by tiny, densely packed hairs covering the entire body surface.