Orange Spider Wasp vs Lesser Bullet Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Orange Spider Wasp | Lesser Bullet Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptocheilus australis | Neoponera villosa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pompilidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Southern United States, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Orange Spider Wasp
A striking orange and black spider wasp that hunts large ground-dwelling spiders across Australia. Its vivid colouration serves as a warning to predators of its powerful sting.
Did You Know?
Female spider wasps engage in elaborate prey-handling behaviours, sometimes caching spiders temporarily while they dig the final burrow.
Lesser Bullet Ant
A large black ponerine ant found from Texas through South America with a powerful sting. It nests in tree hollows and dead wood, foraging arboreally at night.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the 'false bullet ant' because its sting, while very painful, is less severe than that of Paraponera.