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Pacific Cicada Killer

Sphecius convallis

Description:

Very large wasp, largely reddish-brown with yellow markings.

Habitat:

Deserts and other arid habitats of the western United States. This specimen was resting among cattails along an artificial wetland during the hottest part of the day.

Notes:

Much more information here: http://bugeric.blogspot.com/2010/07/wasp...

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BugEric
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BugEric

Tucson, Arizona, USA

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

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