Fairy Wasp vs Thread-waisted Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fairy Wasp | Thread-waisted Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Kikiki huna | Ammophila sabulosa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Mymaridae | Sphecidae |
| Size | 0.13-0.18 mm | 16-24 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Oceania | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Fairy Wasp
One of the smallest known insects in the world at just 0.15 millimeters long.
Did You Know?
It is smaller than some single-celled protozoans.
Thread-waisted Wasp
An elegant wasp with an extremely narrow petiole and red-banded abdomen. It hunts caterpillars and carries them clasped beneath its body to sandy burrows.
Did You Know?
It uses a small pebble as a tool to tamp down the sand plug sealing its burrow, one of the earliest documented cases of tool use in insects.