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Eastern cicada killer

Sphecius speciosus

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.

1 Species ID Suggestions

João Burini
João Burini 10 years ago
Cicada killer
Sphecius sp.


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3 Comments

mauna Kunzah
mauna Kunzah 10 years ago

Thanks very much, Aaron!

Aaron_G
Aaron_G 10 years ago

Nice series! :-)

mauna Kunzah
mauna Kunzah 10 years ago

Thanks for the ID, João!

mauna Kunzah
Spotted by
mauna Kunzah

NYC, New York, USA

Spotted on Jul 31, 2013
Submitted on Aug 6, 2013

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