Scientists say the bees' temperament is to ward off predators. But unsuspecting humans will find them to be aggressive, ...

While the cicada killer wasps may be big and imposing, researchers at the University of Kentucky said they typically will not harm people unless they bother them. The insects are called cicada killer ...

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

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

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

Other wasps often live in large colonies, but cicada killers keep to themselves -- one nest, one wasp. They do, however, live near each other. “It’s like they all have their own trailers, but ...

Cicada killers: These are large wasps that dig burrows in the ground. They are known for their size and for preying on cicadas. They have reddish and black bodies with yellow markings.

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 are one of the largest wasp species in the U.S., measuring up to 1.5 inches in length. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Cicadas, meet your match.

You may have noticed wasp-like insects flying around outside your home. These may be cicada-killer wasps. These Cicadas are fairly common, native to our area, and are North America's largest wasp.