Painted Nomad Bee vs Lyric Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Nomad Bee | Lyric Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nomada fucata | Neotibicen lyricen |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Apidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 8-10mm | 30-38 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern and Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Painted Nomad Bee
A bright yellow and black cuckoo bee that parasitizes the nests of Andrena mining bees.
Did You Know?
Sneaks into mining bee nests while the host is away foraging and lays eggs that will outcompete the host's larva.
Lyric Cicada
A medium-large cicada with a lyre-shaped marking on the dorsal thorax that gives it its name. Its call is a continuous, high-pitched whine heard from mid-summer into early fall.
Did You Know?
The name 'lyricen' refers to the lyre-shaped pattern on its mesonotum, visible when viewed from above.