Macromeris Spider Wasp vs Roseate Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Macromeris Spider Wasp | Roseate Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Entypus unifasciatus | Orthemis ferruginea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Pompilidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 15-30 mm | 45-53mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America, South America | North America, South America |
| 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.
Roseate Skimmer
A dragonfly where mature males develop a beautiful rosy-pink to violet abdomen. Females are brown with a pale dorsal stripe. It is common in tropical and subtropical wetlands.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few dragonflies in the world that turns genuinely pink, not red or orange.