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Sphecius speciosus
Adult eastern cicada killer wasps are large, 1.5 to 5.0 centimetres (0.6 to 2.0 in) long, robust wasps with hairy, reddish and black areas on the thorax (middle part), and are black to reddish brown marked with light yellow stripes on the abdominal (rear) segments. The wings are brownish. Coloration may superficially resemble that of yellowjackets or hornets.
Temperate forest Sixteen other cicada killer wasp species in the genus Sphecius are found in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia
I spotted in the quarry at the beginning of the Bruce Trail in Queenston Park. It looks like some sort wasp. It was the first time I'd ever seen one of these. There were man of them flying around.
This is an interesting insect. After I read about them it makes sense they were there. The soil in the area was perfect for their burrows to nest.
Cicada killer! I've been having my own encounters with these this summer (http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/682...). The ones you see flying around battling with each other are males. Thankfully they can't sting!
Spotted on Jul 25, 2011
Submitted on Jul 25, 2011
