Spider-hunting Wasp vs Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spider-hunting Wasp | Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplius nigerrimus | Hylaeus anthracinus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pompilidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee
One of seven Hawaiian yellow-faced bees federally listed as endangered. These small native bees are critical pollinators for Hawaiian coastal plants but face severe decline.
Did You Know?
Hawaiian yellow-faced bees were the first bees in the United States to be placed on the federal endangered species list, in 2016.