Sphecius speciosus - Wikipedia
Sphecius speciosus, the eastern cicada-killer wasp, [1] is a large, solitary digger wasp species in the family Bembicidae. [2] . They are so named because they hunt cicadas and provision their nests with them.
Cicada Killer Wasps - Facts, Nest & Habitat Information
Cicada killer wasps are ground nesters which prefer sandy or other well-drained soils where the queens dig tunnel-like chambers. The adults are active in the summer, usually around mid-July. They are frequently seen flying about in the nesting areas.
Cicada Killers - Purdue University
Cicada killers are large, solitary wasps that live in the ground. They evoke a good deal of fear but are seldom aggressive. They provision their nests with cicadas upon which their larvae feed.
How to Get Rid of Cicada Killer Wasps - Prevention
Aug 13, 2020 · As their name implies, cicada killers like to take out and feast on cicadas, those really loud, bulbous-eyed bugs that come out from mid-to-late summer. Cicada killers are...
Cicada Killer Wasps - Smithsonian Institution
Cicada Killer Wasps are solitary wasps, but can occur in such numbers that they disturb lawns with their burrows. They also will sting if molested. They are considered a minor pest.
What are cicada killer wasps? These insects target cicada broods
Apr 17, 2024 · True to their name, cicada killer wasps make their nests in the ground and feed cicadas to their young. According to the Smithsonian, a female cicada killer finds her cicada prey in trees and...
Cicada-killer wasp | Description, Solitary, Predatory ...
Nov 15, 2024 · A cicada-killer wasp is any of about 20 species of large, solitary wasps known for adeptly hunting cicadas as food for their larvae. Cicada-killer wasps are found nearly worldwide. One of the best known species is the eastern cicada-killer of North America.