Cicada Killer Wasp vs Field Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cicada Killer Wasp | Field Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sphecius speciosus | Blattella vaga |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Crabronidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Southwestern United States, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Field Cockroach
A small cockroach similar to the German cockroach but with a dark face. It lives outdoors in irrigated areas of the southwestern United States.
Did You Know?
Its dark facial markings are the easiest way to distinguish it from the indoor-dwelling German cockroach.