Spider Wasp vs Predaceous Diving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spider Wasp | Predaceous Diving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptocheilus bicolor | Cybister lateralimarginalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pompilidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 30-37 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania | Southern Europe, Africa, Middle East |
| 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.
Predaceous Diving Beetle
A large olive-green diving beetle found across southern Europe and Africa. It is a powerful swimmer that hunts a range of aquatic animals.
Did You Know?
In some parts of Asia and Africa, large Cybister species are collected and eaten as a traditional food source.