I saw this on our screen door that leads to our backyard. I froze in terror when I saw it. Thankfully it wedged itself between the glass and the screen when I took this pic. It was about 2" long! I'm used to seeing yellowjackets about an inch long...but this one was a giant!
TIA " :)
Susan
Can't remember...is that a Locust killer?
Oh yeah...found it...that's right.
Cicada Killer
http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/go/88/
Do not walk barefoot outside I got stung by one of these last week and my toe still hurts. I even broke into a cold sweat, had to come inside and lay down. My toes got twice the size and they went numb but after taking some Benadryl and a nap I was nearly 100% within a few hours.
Hello Aunt_A and Gardenia,
Thank you both for your help and wonderful info with link and ID!
I still have chills whenever i look at the pic...very creepy! I will definately be cautious when I walk barefoot (only on concrete now!
Glad to know you are ok now Arlene. Jeepers! That must have really hurt bad! Hope your toe feels better soon :)
Bless your hearts ladies...have a great night!
I love walking barefoot but I think I learned my lesson. LOL! Feeling a little better tonight. Thank you! Glad you were able to get your ID. You do the same.
You ought to see them when they have captured a cicada. Flying along with the huge cicada dangling below them...makes you want to duck even if the are 8 feet in the air.
