Snail-killing Fly vs Spider-hunting Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snail-killing Fly | Spider-hunting Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetanocera elata | Anoplius nigerrimus |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sciomyzidae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 12-18mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Snail-killing Fly
A wetland fly whose larvae are specialized predators or parasitoids of land snails. It has been investigated as a biocontrol agent for pest snails.
Did You Know?
Larvae enter the snail's shell and consume it alive over several days.
Spider-hunting Wasp
A large all-black spider-hunting wasp that drags paralyzed wolf spiders back to its burrow.
Did You Know?
Paralyzes a wolf spider with a precise sting to the nerve ganglion then drags it backwards to its burrow.