Cicada Killer Wasp vs South American Grain Stem Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cicada Killer Wasp | South American Grain Stem Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sphecius speciosus | Cephus fumipennis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Cephidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Central Asia |
| 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.
South American Grain Stem Sawfly
A slender black stem sawfly with smoky wings and yellow abdominal bands. It attacks cereal grain stems in parts of Europe and Asia.
Did You Know?
Like other cephid stem borers, the larva constructs a silken cocoon inside the hollowed-out stem base where it overwinters before pupating in spring.