Cicada killer wasps have arrived. Don't confuse them for murder hornets. These large wasps come by their name honestly, as prolific predators of cicadas.

Cicada killer wasps, also known as the eastern cicada killer or cicada hawks, are a species of the large digger wasp that preys on cicadas. This is bad news for the Broods XIX and XIII, which are ...

The cicada killer wasp is often mistaken for the so-called “murder hornet” found in the Pacific Northwest, and the females ...

Move over, cicadas; there’s a new pest in town, and it’s a cold-blooded killer. The giant Sphecius speciosus, commonly known ...

Sep. 30—State officials have been bugged lately by people who have mistaken a large, orange insect they have encountered for another creature with a nefarious reputation. Danielle Evans ...

Large wasps with a fearsome name are about to make their annual appearance in Kentucky. Ric Bessin is an extension ...

Cicada killer wasps are very large hornet-like bees that would seem to pose an immediate threat, especially to those allergic to bee stings or with small children.

The cicada killer wasps are common in Texas during the summer and often mistaken for murder hornets because of their large size. Related Articles. VERIFY: What 'murder hornets' are and what they ...

Cicada Killer Wasps, also known as Sphecius speciosus, are "solitary wasps," which means they hunt and capture other insects to feed their young, the University of Minnesota Extension said in an ...

Cicada killers are solitary wasps, which means they live alone – the female constructs a nest and provides her offspring with ...

Cicada killers are solitary wasps. This wasp gets its common name from hunting cicadas to supply its young with a food source. The female digs a 6- to 10-inch-deep burrow that is a ½-inch wide ...

MOSCOW, ID. — If you thought you’ve been seeing northern giant hornets in Idaho, you thought wrong. Researchers from the University of Idaho responded to reports of giant hornets, which ...