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Cicada Killer

Sphecius speciosus

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Description:

These wasps reach up to 1-½ inch in length. Except for a rusty red head and thorax, they are overall black or rusty in color, with yellow band markings on the abdominal segments. They have russet colored wings.

Habitat:

Wooded portion of wildlife habitat yard.

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Sphecius speciosus

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