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Eastern Cicada-killer Wasp (Sphecius speciosus)
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Copyright © 2008
hizzoze
Wasp? -
Sphecius speciosus
lancaster, lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
July 17, 2008
Size: 3-3.25 cm
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Contributed by
hizzoze
on 17 July, 2008 - 2:54pm
Last updated 3 August, 2008 - 7:15pm
Sphecius speciosus (Eastern Cicada Killer)
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John S. Ascher
, 17 July, 2008 - 3:04pm
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Yes, male.
Just wanted to add that this is a male. They are territorial and behave aggressively, but are anatomically unable to sting. Females are even larger, and while they can sting, they are way too busy looking for cicadas to bother us humans:-) Enjoy them while they are out and about.
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Eric R. Eaton
, 17 July, 2008 - 4:08pm
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