Red-winged Spider Wasp vs Banded Demoiselle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-winged Spider Wasp | Banded Demoiselle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachypompilus ferrugineus | Calopteryx splendens |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Pompilidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm | 45-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-winged Spider Wasp
A large rusty-red spider wasp that hunts wolf spiders and other large ground spiders. It drags paralyzed prey across the ground to its burrow.
Did You Know?
Females can drag spiders many times their own weight across rough terrain to reach their nesting burrows.
Banded Demoiselle
A striking damselfly with metallic blue-green body and distinctive dark wing patches in males. It frequents slow-flowing rivers and streams across Europe.
Did You Know?
Males perform an elaborate fluttering courtship display flight, hovering in front of females to show off their iridescent wing patches.