Greater Bee Fly vs Field Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greater Bee Fly | Field Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombylius canescens | Blattella vaga |
| Order | Diptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Europe, North Africa, Western Asia | Southwestern United States, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Field Cockroach
A small cockroach similar to the German cockroach but with a dark face. It lives outdoors in irrigated areas of the southwestern United States.
Did You Know?
Its dark facial markings are the easiest way to distinguish it from the indoor-dwelling German cockroach.