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Cicada Killer

Sphecius speciosus

Photo by beaker98
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41.462, -90.124

Field Notes

Description:

A large wasp in the family Crabronidae.

Habitat:

Canal habitat surrounded by deciduous trees.

Notes:

We just had a torrential rain today, and I think this big beauty was a bit stunned and worn out. It let me get every angle with little movement.

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Sphecius speciosus

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PublishedAugust 5, 2013

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