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 ...

READ MORE: Map shows which US states will experience major 'cicada-geddon' this year Eastern cicada killers, known as Sphecius speciosus, belong to the Sphecius genus and are found east of the ...

Cicada Killer (Sphecius speciosus) Cicada killers are large, solitary wasps with black bodies, yellow markings and reddish wings, making them both impressive and intimidating in appearance.

When it comes to stinging insects, wasps are some of the most feared creatures out there. Unlike honeybees, which can only sting once, most wasps can sting multiple times, injecting painful venom with ...