Wandering Glider vs Desert Blond Tarantula Hawk
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wandering Glider | Desert Blond Tarantula Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pantala hymenaea | Pepsis thisbe |
| Order | Odonata | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 46-52mm | 25-45 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America, South America, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wandering Glider
A medium-sized dragonfly with broad hindwings and a yellowish body. It spends almost its entire life on the wing, rarely perching. It breeds in temporary rain pools.
Did You Know?
It can develop from egg to adult in as little as 38 days, one of the fastest development times of any dragonfly.
Desert Blond Tarantula Hawk
A large metallic blue-black spider wasp with vibrant orange wings found in the Sonoran Desert. Females hunt blonde tarantulas as food for their larvae.
Did You Know?
It is the official state insect of New Mexico despite having one of the most painful stings of any insect.