Insects and Spiders - native

Cicadas (family Cicadidae) on Jul 8, 2023

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Description of specimen

A dead murder hornet

Commentary

Thank you for your report! That is the cast skin of a cicada.

Fortunately, no Northern Giant Hornets have been found in Oregon yet. Thanks for being on the lookout!

Tom Valente
July 11, 2023, 3:56 a.m.

Location

It was at a cottage I rented. 27750 Redwood Hwy. Cave Junction, OR 97523

Expert Reviewer

Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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