You'll be surprised to learn which cicada killer wasp will eat cicadas. It may not be who you think! The cicada kill wasp is a solitary wasp and puts cicadas into a COMA! Learn more cicada killer wasp facts on this episode of Animal Fact Files!
Scientific Name: Sphecius speciosus
Range: The United States of America
Habitat: Burrows
Size: About 2 inches (5.08cm)
Diet: Cicadas as larvae; flower nectar and tree sap as adults
Threats: Insects
Life span: About ten months as larvae; several months as adults
EDIT: According to geonerd the wasp seen at 1:45 is a European hornet, not a cicada killer. Sorry for the mix up!
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