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Cicada killer male? - Sphecius speciosus
Copyright © 2006 Jack Connor

Cicada killer male? - Sphecius speciosus
Port Republic, NJ, Atlantic County, New Jersey, USA
July 12, 2006
Males were flying as of 7/9/06, about a week before females emerged, it seems. Spent much time chasing each other, other insects, and even falling leaves. First nests of females dug about 7/18/06.

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Cicada killer with prey - Sphecius speciosus - female Cicada killer nest - Sphecius speciosus Cicada killer male? - Sphecius speciosus
Contributed by Jack Connor on 19 July, 2006 - 6:59pm
Last updated 15 September, 2006 - 10:15am

Americans Love Soccer:-)
Ha! Shortly after this image was taken, the wasp scored a goal against the U.S. World Cup team:-)
… Eric R. Eaton, 20 July, 2006 - 4:51pm

 
Now I understand....
what the males are doing when they grapple with each other.

This one was sent off the field with a red card for head-butting his opponent.
… Jack Connor, 21 July, 2006 - 7:44am

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