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Cicada Killers in Greene, RI

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Cicada Killers in Greene, RI

I found this one dead on the road.It was not squished so the pictures are fairly decent.I have 2 more pics if you are interested, just let me know. I am right on the border of RI/CT.

Dead Cicada Killer Wasp
Dead Cicada Killer Wasp
Dead Cicada Killer Wasp

Date Posted: 2010-08-31 Comments: (1) Show Comments Hide Comments

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Posted By: Massachusetts Cicadas | On: 2010-12-03 | Website:

Hi Linda,

Thanks for the really cool photos of a Cicada Killer. Judging by the size of the spurs on the hind legs, this specimen looks to be female. Since it is obviously dead, I am unclear as to its demise. Kinda looks like it was stepped on.

Thanks for sharing!

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