Western Stone vs Macromeris Spider Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Stone | Macromeris Spider Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Doroneuria baumanni | Entypus unifasciatus |
| Order | Plecoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Perlidae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 15-30 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Western Stone
A large predatory stonefly of Pacific Northwest mountain streams. Nymphs have distinctive patterned heads and powerful mandibles.
Did You Know?
Nymphs take up to three years to complete development in cold mountain streams.
Macromeris Spider Wasp
A large dark spider wasp with a single white or yellow band on the abdomen. It hunts large wolf spiders and trapdoor spiders across the Americas.
Did You Know?
Its single bright abdominal band makes it one of the most easily identified spider wasps in the field.