Not to begin a thread on wasps, as much as I would enjoy it, but I
think Larry is right, that it is a European Hornet (Vespa crabro
germana), also called a Giant Hornet. There is some overlap in size
between these and Cicada Killers. The former has a bright yellow
abdomen with dark crossbands and small spots. The latter has a black
abdomen with yellow on 3 abdominal segments. Both are pretty
interesting insects and cicadas must have nightmares about them.
Paula Sullivan
Alexandria
On Aug 13, 2006, at 4:28 PM, <sugarmaple@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Is that actually a Cicada killer wasp with the cicada?
--elisabeth wilkins
Suffolk, VA
