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Eastern Cicada-killer Wasp (Sphecius speciosus)
Photo#813690
Copyright © 2013
pschneider
wasp -
Sphecius speciosus
Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
July 24, 2013
Size: 1 to 1.5 in
Appeared in morning on my marigolds. Have not seen these before.
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Contributed by
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on 29 July, 2013 - 10:43am
Last updated 19 August, 2013 - 5:06pm
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Charley Eiseman
, 19 August, 2013 - 5:06pm
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Eastern Cicada Killer (Sphecius speciosus)
Nice pic of a male specimen.
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Richard Vernier
, 29 July, 2013 - 10:47am
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