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Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada Killer

Spotting Image 1

Description:

Large wasp. Cricket Hawk

Habitat:

Suburban

1 Species ID Suggestions

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BugEric
BugEric 11 years ago
Eastern Cicada Killer
Sphecius speciosus Species Sphecius speciosus - Eastern Cicada Killer - BugGuide.Net


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3 Comments

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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 10 years ago

It looks like you have a good species ID suggestion. Please confirm and update your spotting so it can be considered complete. Thanks!

BugEric
BugEric 11 years ago

Yes, female Eastern Cicada Killer.

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Juan DiTrani
Juan DiTrani 12 years ago

This is a Sphecid wasp, probably Sphecius

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kimfbenbow
Spotted by
kimfbenbow

Royal Oak, Michigan, USA

Spotted on Aug 13, 2011
Submitted on Aug 13, 2011

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