Western Bumble Bee vs Papuan Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Bumble Bee | Papuan Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus occidentalis | Baeturia conviva |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Apidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 10-22 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | New Guinea, Oceania |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Data Deficient |
Western Bumble Bee
A once-common bumble bee of western North America that has experienced dramatic population declines since the late 1990s. They nest underground in abandoned rodent burrows.
Did You Know?
Their catastrophic decline is linked to a pathogen accidentally spread through commercial bumble bee rearing facilities.
Papuan Cicada
A cicada endemic to New Guinea, part of the most species-rich cicada genus in the region. Males produce distinct clicking or buzzing calls.
Did You Know?
The genus Baeturia contains over 70 species, nearly all restricted to New Guinea and nearby islands.