Indian Spider Wasp vs Asian Mud Dauber
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Spider Wasp | Asian Mud Dauber |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemipepsis tamisieri | Sceliphron curvatum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pompilidae | Sphecidae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, Middle East | Central Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Indian Spider Wasp
A large dark-winged spider wasp from Africa and the Middle East that hunts large burrowing spiders. It is one of the biggest pompilids in the Old World.
Did You Know?
Like its American tarantula hawk relatives, it possesses one of the most painful stings of any African insect.
Asian Mud Dauber
A dark-bodied mud dauber originally from Central Asia now invasive across Europe. It builds mud nests inside buildings and provisions them with spiders.
Did You Know?
It spread from its native range in India and Central Asia to colonize most of southern and central Europe within just 30 years.