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Western Cicada Killer

Sphecius grandis

Description:

Very large wasp, reddish brown with more extensive yellow markings on the abdomen than the very similar Pacific Cicada Killer.

Habitat:

Arid habitats in the western U.S.

Notes:

Much more information here: http://bugeric.blogspot.com/2011/08/wasp...

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BugEric
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BugEric

Tucson, Arizona, USA

Spotted on Jun 17, 2010
Submitted on Dec 3, 2012

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