Cicada Killer Wasp vs Viennese Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cicada Killer Wasp | Viennese Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sphecius speciosus | Carabus fabricii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 22-30 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Eastern Alps, Carpathians |
| 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.
Viennese Ground Beetle
A large metallic ground beetle of mountain forests and alpine meadows. It is a powerful predator of earthworms and snails.
Did You Know?
It can spray a pungent defensive fluid from glands near its abdomen.