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Eastern Cicada-killer Wasp

Sphecius speciosus

The Eastern Cicada-killer Wasp is a big, friendly-looking wasp that helps control cicada populations. They are not aggressive and are often seen buzzing around in gardens and fields.

生息地: Urban areas

外見

The Eastern Cicada-killer Wasp is a large, robust insect with a black body marked by bright yellow bands on its abdomen. It has distinctive rusty-orange wings and a prominent head, making it visually striking compared to other wasps.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaHymenopteraCrabronidaeSphecius
Eastern Cicada-killer Wasp
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Eastern Cicada-killer Wasp

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

A single Eastern Cicada-killer Wasp can catch and carry multiple large cicadas!

Each female digs her own personal underground nursery for her developing young!

Some females can choose if their eggs will hatch into male or female wasps!

These giant wasps rarely sting humans unless seriously provoked!

特殊能力

能力

Paralyzing Sting

Eastern Cicada-killer Wasps can deliver a paralyzing sting because of venom that helps them subdue large cicadas for their young.

能力

Expert Excavator

Eastern Cicada-killer Wasps can dig intricate underground burrows because of strong legs and mandibles that help them create nurseries for their larvae.

能力

Nursery Stocker

Eastern Cicada-killer Wasps can stock their underground nurseries because of their hunting prowess that helps them provide abundant food for their developing larvae.

サイズと詳細

翼開長
30-55 mm
サイズ
15-50 mm
寿命
15-45 日
脚の数
6

食性と食事

Adult wasps feed on nectar, while their larvae feast exclusively on paralyzed cicadas.

年齢による違い: Adult wasps primarily consume nectar and tree sap, while larvae exclusively feed on cicadas paralyzed by the female.

主な食物

  • Nectar
  • Large cicadas (e.g., Neotibicen species)
  • Sap from trees

採餌方法

  • Pursuit

生態系とのつながり

hunts

Dog-day Cicada

Neotibicen pruinosus

Paralyzed as food for larvae.

pollinates

Canada Goldenrod

Solidago canadensis

Adults visit flowers for nectar.

eats

Striped Skunk

Mephitis mephitis

Digs up burrows to consume larvae.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Even though they are friendly, it's best to watch them from a distance.

よくある質問

Eastern Cicada-killer Waspの翼開長は何ですか?

30-55 mm

Eastern Cicada-killer Waspのサイズは何ですか?

15-50 mm

Eastern Cicada-killer Waspの寿命は何ですか?

15-45 日

Eastern Cicada-killer Waspは何を食べますか?

Adult wasps feed on nectar, while their larvae feast exclusively on paralyzed cicadas.

Eastern Cicada-killer Waspは通常どこに生息していますか?

Urban areas

Eastern Cicada-killer Waspはどのように狩りをしますか?

Pursuit

Eastern Cicada-killer Waspの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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