Greater Bee Fly vs Apache Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greater Bee Fly | Apache Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombylius canescens | Diceroprocta apache |
| Order | Diptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe, North Africa, Western Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Greater Bee Fly
A pale greyish bee fly with a long proboscis and clear wings. It parasitizes ground-nesting bees in arid Mediterranean habitats.
Did You Know?
It can hover motionless in the air for extended periods while probing flowers with its rigid proboscis.
Apache Cicada
A large green and brown cicada that sings loudly in the Sonoran Desert heat. Nymphs spend years underground feeding on root sap of desert trees.
Did You Know?
It can sing at temperatures exceeding 46 degrees Celsius by using evaporative cooling through its body.