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Eastern Cicada Killer

Sphecius

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Description:

A rather large insect, approximately 1.5 inches in length. Very distictive 3 stripes on body. Rather solitary. The females leave distictive holes in the ground.
Cicada killer is feasting a coral honeysuckle.

Habitat:

Backyard has a lot of flowers and large tree like scrubs which attract Cicadas.

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Facts about Eastern Cicada Killer (Sphecius speciosus)

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