Spider Wasp vs Robin's Pincushion Gall Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spider Wasp | Robin's Pincushion Gall Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptocheilus bicolor | Diplolepis rosae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pompilidae | Cynipidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 2.5–4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Robin's Pincushion Gall Wasp
A gall wasp that forms spectacular mossy red-green growths on wild roses. Each gall may contain up to 60 larval chambers.
Did You Know?
In medieval times, its galls were placed under pillows as a supposed cure for insomnia.