Tarantula Hawk vs Africanized Honey Bee
Who would win?
Tarantula Hawk toss-up
| Tarantula Hawk | Africanized Honey Bee | |
|---|---|---|
| 31.5 | Power index | 30.8 |
| F | Tier | F |
| #249 | Rank | #252 |
| 15 g | Weight | 0.1 g |
| 1 m | Length | 1.2 cm |
| 50 cm | Height | — |
| 36 km/h | Top speed | — |
| 100 PSI | Bite force | — |
| 15 years | Lifespan | 0.1 years |
Tarantula Hawk wins this matchup 51% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from attack (32.6 vs 7). Its power index is 31.5 against 30.8 for the Africanized Honey Bee.
Size matters here: a typical adult Tarantula Hawk weighs about 15 g (0.5 oz), roughly 214× the Africanized Honey Bee's 0.1 g.
The Africanized Honey Bee's best chance is its agility (72 vs 37.5), plus abilities like Tear-Away Venom Pump and Banana-Scent Target Marking. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Tarantula Hawk or Africanized Honey Bee?
Tarantula Hawk. Tarantula Hawk wins this matchup 51% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from attack (32.6 vs 7). Its power index is 31.5 against 30.8 for the Africanized Honey Bee.
Which is bigger, the Tarantula Hawk or the Africanized Honey Bee?
The Tarantula Hawk (15 g) is heavier than the Africanized Honey Bee (0.1 g).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Africanized Honey Bee is more agile (72 vs 37.5).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works
Pick who wins, then watch the fight. Right calls build a streak.