Giant Orange Ichneumon vs African Spider Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Orange Ichneumon | African Spider Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Netelia producta | Hemipepsis capensis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
African Spider Wasp
A very large blue-black wasp with bright orange wings that hunts baboon spiders. It is one of Africa's largest solitary wasps.
Did You Know?
A single female can overpower and paralyze a baboon spider three times her own weight with a precisely placed sting.