Net-winged Beetle vs Spider Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Net-winged Beetle | Spider Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteron reticulatum | Cryptocheilus bicolor |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycidae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Net-winged Beetle
A toxic beetle with raised net-like veins on its elytra and aposematic coloration.
Did You Know?
It forms the model species in a large mimicry ring with moths and other beetles.
Spider Wasp
A large orange and black wasp that hunts huntsman spiders for its larvae.
Did You Know?
It paralyzes spiders many times its own weight and drags them to a burrow.