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Eastern Cicada-killer Wasp (Sphecius speciosus)
Photo#317228
Copyright © 2009
Marty R.
Beautiful animal -
Sphecius speciosus
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Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA
August 8, 2009
But I couldn't find it in my book.
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Contributed by
Marty R.
on 8 August, 2009 - 4:10pm
Last updated 13 February, 2013 - 12:27pm
Thanks...
...for the ID and the compliment on a lucky shot.
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Marty R.
, 9 August, 2009 - 11:00am
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Sex, age information
It is always a good idea to include the sex information once you have it. I did it for you this time.
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Beatriz Moisset
, 10 August, 2009 - 11:41am
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Beautiful shot.
Really great shot of a male (females don't often perch like this).
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Eric R. Eaton
, 9 August, 2009 - 10:20am
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Moved
Moved from
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john and jane balaban
, 8 August, 2009 - 4:22pm
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Cicada Killer wasp
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Keith Roragen
, 8 August, 2009 - 4:16pm
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