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Sphecius

Sphecius

9.9
A group of large wasps that live alone and catch cicadas
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Sphecius genus is well known for its members' habit of hunting cicadas.

Examples

  • One of the most common Sphecius species in North America is the eastern cicada killer wasp.

  • Scientists study Sphecius to better understand solitary wasp behavior.

  • Look at that Sphecius!

  • The Sphecius wasp is known for its impressive size.

  • One of the most common Sphecius species in North America is the eastern cicada killer wasp.

  • The Sphecius genus is well known for its members' habit of hunting cicadas.

  • Scientists study Sphecius to better understand solitary wasp behavior.

Synonyms

cicada killer
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  • US
9.5

A large wasp that hunts cicadas

is the scientific genus name for those wasps

Surface Forms

Sphecius singular
Sphecius plural

Etymology

Sphecius comes from the Greek word sphex meaning 'wasp'. So the name fits a group of large wasps known as cicada killers that hunt cicadas.