Bed Bug Hunter vs Western Cicada Killer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bed Bug Hunter | Western Cicada Killer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Reduvius personatus | Sphecius grandis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Crabronidae |
| Size | 16-19 mm | 30-55 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Western United States from the Great Plains to the Pacific coast |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bed Bug Hunter
An assassin bug whose nymph camouflages itself with dust and debris glued to its body.
Did You Know?
Nymphs create a complete disguise coat of dust particles held by tiny hooked hairs.
Western Cicada Killer
A massive solitary wasp of the American West that hunts cicadas to provision its underground burrows. It is slightly larger and paler than its eastern relative.
Did You Know?
Despite its intimidating size, it is generally docile toward humans and males cannot sting at all.