Dark-edged Bee-fly vs Superb Green Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-edged Bee-fly | Superb Green Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombylius major discolor | Neotibicen superbus |
| Order | Diptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 33-40 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Southwestern United States from Texas to Arizona |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dark-edged Bee-fly
A subspecies of the bee-fly with slightly different wing patterning found in eastern populations.
Did You Know?
Hovers at spring flowers with its long rigid proboscis extended, looking remarkably like a furry hummingbird.
Superb Green Cicada
A large and strikingly green cicada of the American Southwest with a powerful buzzing song. It is one of the most robust cicada species in North America.
Did You Know?
Its call is so loud it can reach over 100 decibels, making it one of the noisiest insects in North America.