Spider-hunting Wasp vs Currant Stem Girdler
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spider-hunting Wasp | Currant Stem Girdler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplius nigerrimus | Janus integer |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pompilidae | Cephidae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Currant Stem Girdler
A slender black stem sawfly that attacks currant and gooseberry bushes. Females girdle the stem tips with their ovipositor, causing them to wilt.
Did You Know?
The female girdles the stem above the egg insertion point, causing the tip to wilt and die, which provides the larva with softened stem tissue to feed on.