Indian Spider Wasp vs Plain Tiger
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Spider Wasp | Plain Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemipepsis tamisieri | Danaus chrysippus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pompilidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | Wingspan 70-80mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa, Middle East | Africa, Asia, Oceania |
| 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.
Plain Tiger
An orange butterfly with black borders and white spots that is extremely widespread across Africa and Asia. It is toxic due to larval food plants.
Did You Know?
It is mimicked by multiple species of butterflies across its range including females of the Great Eggfly.