Report #5274 - Report: Cicada Killer Wasps (unknown species) (Sphecius spp.)

Cicada Killer Wasps (unknown species) (Sphecius spp.) on Jul 1, 2023

Originally reported as Assassin Bugs (family Reduviidae)

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

Asian giant hornet

Commentary

Thank you for your report! No Asian Giant Hornets have been confirmed in Oregon. Most reports turn out to be Cicada killers (genus Sphecius). Attached is a graphic illustrating the differences.

Tom Valente
July 3, 2023, 9:39 a.m.

Cicada Killer Wasps (unknown species) (Sphecius spp.) on Jul 1, 2023

Description of specimen

Commentary

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