Tarantula Hawk vs Black Widow
Who would win?
Tarantula Hawk toss-up
ATK 24 
DEF 2 
AGI 48 
STA 34 
INT 28 
SPL 92 | Tarantula Hawk | Black Widow | |
|---|---|---|
| 31.5 | Power index | 30.8 |
| F | Tier | F |
| #206 | Rank | #209 |
| 15 g | Weight | 1 g |
| 1 m | Length | 1.3 cm |
| 50 cm | Height | — |
| 36 km/h | Top speed | — |
| 100 PSI | Bite force | — |
| 15 years | Lifespan | 2 years |
Tarantula Hawk wins this matchup 51% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 2 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (12.1 vs 2). Its power index is 31.5 against 30.8 for the Black Widow.
Size matters here: a typical adult Tarantula Hawk weighs about 15 g (0.5 oz), roughly 15× the Black Widow's 1 g.
The Black Widow's best chance is its intelligence (28 vs 15.7), plus abilities like Latrotoxin Surge and Gumfoot Snare. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Tarantula Hawk or Black Widow?
Tarantula Hawk. Tarantula Hawk wins this matchup 51% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 2 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (12.1 vs 2). Its power index is 31.5 against 30.8 for the Black Widow.
Which is bigger, the Tarantula Hawk or the Black Widow?
The Tarantula Hawk (15 g) is heavier than the Black Widow (1 g).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Black Widow is more agile (48 vs 37.5).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works
