Teddy Bear Bee vs Western Cicada Killer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Teddy Bear Bee | Western Cicada Killer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amegilla bombiformis | Sphecius grandis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Crabronidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 30-55 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Western United States from the Great Plains to the Pacific coast |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Teddy Bear Bee
A plump, densely furred native Australian bee that closely resembles a bumblebee. Despite its cuddly appearance, it is a solitary bee that nests in burrows in soft sandstone or clay banks.
Did You Know?
It uses buzz pollination, vibrating its flight muscles at a specific frequency to shake pollen from flowers that other bees cannot access.
Western Cicada Killer
A massive solitary wasp of the American West that hunts cicadas to provision its underground burrows. It is slightly larger and paler than its eastern relative.
Did You Know?
Despite its intimidating size, it is generally docile toward humans and males cannot sting at all.