Macromeris Spider Wasp vs Peach Slug Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Macromeris Spider Wasp | Peach Slug Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Entypus unifasciatus | Caliroa annulipes |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pompilidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 15-30 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America, South America | Europe |
| 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.
Peach Slug Sawfly
A small, shiny black sawfly whose slug-like larvae feed on the upper leaf surface of various fruit trees, including peach, cherry, and hawthorn.
Did You Know?
Unlike the closely related pear slug, this species feeds primarily from the upper leaf surface rather than the lower surface.