Bullet Ant vs Macromeris Spider Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bullet Ant | Macromeris Spider Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paraponera clavata | Entypus unifasciatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 18-30 mm | 15-30 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Central America, South America | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bullet Ant
Named for its extremely painful sting, rated 4+ on the Schmidt Pain Index. Indigenous Satere-Mawe people use them in warrior initiation rites. The pain can last 24 hours.
Did You Know?
The bullet ants sting is the most painful of any insect — described as waves of burning, throbbing, all-consuming pain that lasts up to 24 hours without any relief.
Macromeris Spider Wasp
A large dark spider wasp with a single white or yellow band on the abdomen. It hunts large wolf spiders and trapdoor spiders across the Americas.
Did You Know?
Its single bright abdominal band makes it one of the most easily identified spider wasps in the field.