Cicada Killer Wasp vs Hooked Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cicada Killer Wasp | Hooked Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sphecius speciosus | Agnetina capitata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Perlidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Hooked Stonefly
A large, patterned stonefly of eastern North American rivers with distinctive hooked anal gills. Nymphs are active nocturnal predators under cobbles.
Did You Know?
Its nymphs are nocturnal, hiding under rocks by day and actively hunting at night.