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Eastern cicada killer

Sphecius speciosus

Photo by mauna Kunzah
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large digger wasp with orange wings, eyes and legs. Black abdomen with a yellow slash pattern. Males do not have stingers, nor do they bite. Females can sting.

Habitat:

In proximity to a pond.

Reference Links:

Sphecius speciosus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Cicada killer

Sphecius sp.
João Burini
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedAugust 6, 2013

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