All you need to know about this diverse group of solitary-hunting wasps
Where are spider wasps found?
Spider wasps are found worldwide, with majority of species concentrated in the tropics.
What do spider wasps eat?
Spider wasps are specialised to capture spiders.
How many species of spiders wasps are there?
Over 5000 species of spider wasps are found worldwide.
About the contributors
Femi Ezhuthupallickal Benny
Femi Ezhuthupallickal Benny is a researcher at Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Bangalore. An entomologist by training, she works on edible and therapeutic insects of northeast India. Her primary research interests lie in the fields of insect-plant interactions, entomophagy etc. Apart from research, she is also interested in cooking, planting, insect photography, and pet keeping.
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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