Blue-black Spider Wasp vs Giant Orange Ichneumon
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue-black Spider Wasp | Giant Orange Ichneumon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplius viaticus | Netelia producta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pompilidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 8-15 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America |
| 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.
Giant Orange Ichneumon
A large, uniformly orange ichneumon wasp commonly attracted to lights. It parasitizes caterpillars of owlet moths and geometrid moths.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most frequently encountered ichneumon wasps at porch lights across North America during summer.