Tarantula Hawk vs Hornet
Who would win?
Tarantula Hawk toss-up
| Tarantula Hawk | Hornet | |
|---|---|---|
| 34.3 | Power index | 32.8 |
| D | Tier | D |
| #302 | Rank | #308 |
| 1 g | Weight | 0.8 g |
| 4.5 cm | Length | 3.2 cm |
| — | Height | — |
| — | Top speed | 7 km/h |
| — | Bite force | — |
| — | Lifespan | 1 years |
Tarantula Hawk wins this matchup 53% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 4 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from special (88 vs 76). Its power index is 34.3 against 32.8 for the Hornet.
Size matters here: a typical adult Tarantula Hawk weighs about 1 g (0 oz), roughly 1.3× the Hornet's 0.8 g.
The Hornet's best chance is its agility (79 vs 73), plus abilities like Repeat-Sting Injector and Venomous Airstrike. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Tarantula Hawk or Hornet?
Tarantula Hawk. Tarantula Hawk wins this matchup 53% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 4 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from special (88 vs 76). Its power index is 34.3 against 32.8 for the Hornet.
Which is bigger, the Tarantula Hawk or the Hornet?
The Tarantula Hawk (1 g) is heavier than the Hornet (0.8 g).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Hornet is more agile (79 vs 73).
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.