Cicada Killer Wasp vs Mountain Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cicada Killer Wasp | Mountain Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sphecius speciosus | Bombus monticola |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Apidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Scandinavia, Scotland, Iceland, alpine regions of Europe |
| 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.
Mountain Bumblebee
A colorful bumblebee with bright red-orange tail, yellow thorax bands, and a black midriff. It is found at high altitudes and latitudes where it is an important pollinator. Queens are among the earliest bees to emerge.
Did You Know?
This bumblebee can forage in driving rain and near-gale winds that keep other pollinating insects grounded.