Insects and Spiders - native

Western Cicada-killer Wasp (Sphecius grandis) on May 6, 2020

Originally reported as Wasp (unknown species) (suborder Apocrita)

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

Have seen Wasps on at least 6 different occasions that were around 2 inches long. Much larger than any of the normal wasps that we see.

Commentary

Dear Daniel, thank you for your report. This looks like our native western cicada wasp, Sphecius grandis.
Thank you, Helmuth Rogg

Helmuth Rogg
May 8, 2020, 3:27 a.m.