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eirlys1 Bronson, FL(Zone 9a) Jul 12, 2009

Anyone know what kind of digging bee or wasp this is?

At first I thought the big deep hole was an armadillo's handywork.

I had bent over and packed most of the sand back in the hole, started to walk away then 'IT' appeared. Was amazed to see a HUGE insect digging furiouosly in the sand to right what damage I had done.

Most importantly, is this bug Good or Bad?

Thanks,
Eirlys
Chiefland, Florida

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Jul 12, 2009

I believe that is what we call a cicada killer wasp here. It catches a cicada, stuns it and lays its eggs on the paralyzed cicada to feed its young when they hatch. I think the family is Crabronidae. If you google cicada killer you will get a number of sites with pictures and detailed info on them.

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eirlys1 Bronson, FL(Zone 9a) Jul 12, 2009

THANK YOU! I BELIEVE YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY CORRECT :-)

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Jul 12, 2009

Watching them fly carrying a cicada is a scary sight. Makes me happy that they aren't larger or I would worry about the cats....grin. You are welcome

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