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Eastern Cicada Killer

Sphecius speciosus

Description:

Large abdomen, red legs.

Notes:

I think this may be a Cicada Killer. It rested on the coneflower for extended periods of time, not going over the flower for nectar, and continuous coming back to the same flower.

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2 Comments

DavidMroczkowski
DavidMroczkowski 10 years ago

Thank you, ForestDragon.

ForestDragon
ForestDragon 11 years ago

David, I believe you are correct.

DavidMroczkowski
Spotted by
DavidMroczkowski

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Spotted on Jul 11, 2012
Submitted on Jul 12, 2012

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