Sulphur Beetle vs Spider-hunting Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sulphur Beetle | Spider-hunting Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cteniopus sulphureus | Anoplius nigerrimus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenebrionidae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 7-10mm | 12-18mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sulphur Beetle
A bright sulphur-yellow beetle that looks more like a flower beetle than a typical darkling beetle. It is common on coastal flowers in summer.
Did You Know?
Despite belonging to the typically dark darkling beetle family it is one of the few members that is brightly colored.
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.