Red-winged Spider Wasp vs Netelia Ichneumon Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-winged Spider Wasp | Netelia Ichneumon Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachypompilus ferrugineus | Netelia melanura |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pompilidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Parasitoids |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Netelia Ichneumon Wasp
A large orange ichneumon wasp attracted to light at night. Parasitizes noctuid moth caterpillars. Has a distinctive compressed, blade-like abdomen.
Did You Know?
Regularly enters houses at night, attracted by lights, and can give a mild sting if handled.