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Uploaded: July 22, 2012

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The cicada killer is a large digger wasp. They use cicadas as prey. The female wasps paralyze the cicadas with their stinger and provision their nests/burrows with them. Cicada killers exert a measure of natural control on cicada populations and thus may directly benefit the deciduous trees upon which their cicada prey feed. Have a Restful Day!!<:))



Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 22, 2012

Excellent close-up capture Lorraine - Cool info too! #1476210

Douglas Pignet July 22, 2012

very nice macro...great colors #10239786

John Connolly July 22, 2012

Great info and a wonderful macro capture Lorraine! So it is time for these nasties to appear again! #10240217

Anthony G. Comella July 22, 2012

We never stop learning - Awesome close up !!! #10240273

Joy Rector July 23, 2012

excellent capture #10240893

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 24, 2012

Great Macro and very interesting info Lorraine!

jo ann c. #10288277


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