Indian Spider Wasp vs Malagasy Dobsonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Spider Wasp | Malagasy Dobsonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemipepsis tamisieri | Neochauliodes madagascariensis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Megaloptera |
| Family | Pompilidae | Corydalidae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | 40-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Africa, Middle East | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Malagasy Dobsonfly
A large, brown-winged insect with broad wings held tent-like over the body at rest. Males may have elongated mandibles. Larvae are aquatic and known as hellgrammites.
Did You Know?
The aquatic larvae are considered indicators of clean water quality, as they cannot tolerate polluted streams.