Large Stonefly vs Brazilian Wanderer Spider Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Stonefly | Brazilian Wanderer Spider Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perla bipunctata | Pepsis fabricius |
| Order | Plecoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Perlidae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 35-55 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | South America (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay) |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Large Stonefly
One of the largest European stoneflies with a distinctive pair of pale spots on its head. Its predatory nymphs live among stones in fast-flowing rivers.
Did You Know?
Large stonefly nymphs require three years to complete development, making them particularly vulnerable to long-term changes in water quality.
Brazilian Wanderer Spider Wasp
A large metallic blue-black spider wasp with bright orange wings that hunts tarantulas as food for its larvae. The female paralyzes a tarantula with her sting, then drags it to a burrow where a single egg is laid on the spider. The larva consumes the still-living spider from the inside.
Did You Know?
Its sting is rated among the most painful of all insect stings, scoring a 4 out of 4 on the Schmidt Pain Index.