Spider Wasp vs Gershner's Jumping Bristletail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spider Wasp | Gershner's Jumping Bristletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptocheilus bicolor | Pedetontus gershneri |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Archaeognatha |
| Family | Pompilidae | Machilidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Detritivores |
| Regions | Oceania | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spider Wasp
A large orange and black wasp that hunts huntsman spiders for its larvae.
Did You Know?
It paralyzes spiders many times its own weight and drags them to a burrow.
Gershner's Jumping Bristletail
A North American jumping bristletail found in leaf litter and under bark. It has a distinctly humped thorax and long tail filaments.
Did You Know?
Like all Archaeognatha, it molts throughout its entire adult life.