Decula Periodical Cicada vs Blue Carpenter Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Decula Periodical Cicada | Blue Carpenter Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Magicicada septendecula | Xylocopa caerulea |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Apidae |
| Size | 22-26 mm | 20-23 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern United States, co-occurring with other Magicicada species | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Decula Periodical Cicada
The smallest of the 17-year periodical cicada species with a distinctive ticking call. It is often the least abundant species within a periodical cicada brood.
Did You Know?
It is the rarest of the three 17-year species and was not described as a separate species until 1962.
Blue Carpenter Bee
A striking large bee with brilliant blue iridescent coloring. Nests in dead wood by boring tunnels. Despite their intimidating size, they are generally docile and rarely sting.
Did You Know?
The blue carpenter bee is one of the few truly blue bees in the world — its stunning metallic blue coloring comes from structural nanostructures rather than pigment.