Broad-footed Colletes vs Cicada Killer Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-footed Colletes | Cicada Killer Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colletes halophilus | Sphecius speciosus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Crabronidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Western Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Broad-footed Colletes
A rare coastal specialist plasterer bee that forages on sea aster in saltmarsh habitats. It is restricted to a narrow band of habitat along European coasts.
Did You Know?
Rising sea levels and saltmarsh erosion directly threaten its nesting sites, making it one of the bees most vulnerable to climate change.
Cicada Killer Wasp
A large solitary wasp that provisions its burrow with paralyzed cicadas.
Did You Know?
A female can carry a cicada weighing more than herself in flight back to her burrow.