Western Cicada Killer vs Woodlouse Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Cicada Killer | Woodlouse Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sphecius grandis | Prosoplecta semperi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Crabronidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 30-55 mm | 5-8mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Western United States from the Great Plains to the Pacific coast | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Woodlouse Cockroach
A tiny rounded cockroach that strongly resembles a ladybird beetle with its domed shape and red-orange coloring with black spots. It is a harmless forest floor species. Its mimicry deters predators.
Did You Know?
It so closely resembles a ladybird that even entomologists can be fooled until they look at it under magnification.