Spider Wasp vs Ringed Cascader
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spider Wasp | Ringed Cascader |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptocheilus bicolor | Zygonyx torridus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Pompilidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 45-52 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania | Africa, Asia, Europe |
| 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.
Ringed Cascader
A dragonfly that hunts exclusively over rapids and waterfalls in warm climates.
Did You Know?
Females drop eggs into white water, and larvae cling to rocks in torrents.