Macromeris Spider Wasp vs Cone Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Macromeris Spider Wasp | Cone Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Entypus unifasciatus | Dorymyrmex insanus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pompilidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 15-30 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America, South America | Southern United States, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Macromeris Spider Wasp
A large dark spider wasp with a single white or yellow band on the abdomen. It hunts large wolf spiders and trapdoor spiders across the Americas.
Did You Know?
Its single bright abdominal band makes it one of the most easily identified spider wasps in the field.
Cone Ant
A fast-moving reddish-brown ant that builds distinctive cone-shaped crater nests in sandy soil. It is a common competitor with fire ants in open habitats of the southern United States.
Did You Know?
They are one of the few native ant species that can successfully compete with invasive fire ants for territory.