Indian Spider Wasp vs Karoophasma biedouwense
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Spider Wasp | Karoophasma biedouwense |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemipepsis tamisieri | Karoophasma biedouwense |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Mantophasmatodea |
| Family | Pompilidae | Austrophasmatidae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Africa, Middle East | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Karoophasma biedouwense
A gladiator insect endemic to the Biedouw Valley in South Africa. It is nocturnal and hunts among low shrubs in semi-arid fynbos.
Did You Know?
Each heelwalker species tends to occupy a tiny geographic range, making them extremely vulnerable to habitat loss.