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3. They're big mothers, too!

Sun Jun 28, 2026, 08:34 AM

Jun 28

The first time I saw one, my children were still toddlers. I had no idea what it was, but it looked like something I didn't want around the kids. I called the local university entomology department to find out what it was. (This was in the days before the internet.) The person I spoke to was very nice and explained that they are not at all aggressive. Leave them alone and they'll leave you alone.

But they look dangerous.

Oh, and very nice pics.

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Cicada killers return [View all] HAB911 Jun 28 OP

Those things are huge! perfessor Jun 28 #1

thanks! HAB911 Jun 28 #14

Nicely done. cachukis Jun 28 #2

thank you! HAB911 Jun 28 #15

They're big mothers, too! -misanthroptimist Jun 28 #3

they do look intimidating but they are not interested in us! HAB911 Jun 28 #16

Are they a type of wasp? mwmisses4289 Jun 28 #4

thank you! HAB911 Jun 28 #17

I'm a guy Delarage Jun 28 #5

LOL, it's that way with many in the animal kingdom HAB911 Jun 28 #18

Great shots! That face is scary. Like the movie "Them" with the giant ants Walleye Jun 28 #6

thank you! HAB911 Jun 28 #19

Beautiful. Have some ice cream. You have earned it. twodogsbarking Jun 28 #7

will do! If my wife will let me, lol HAB911 Jun 28 #20

I've seen those wasps around Farmer-Rick Jun 28 #8

IDK, I have noticed fewer honey bees this year HAB911 Jun 28 #21

I still can't identify that wasp Farmer-Rick Jun 29 #28

Great shots! Grumpy Old Guy Jun 28 #9

thank you sir! HAB911 Jun 28 #22

Those are wonderful! PatSeg Jun 28 #10

you are welcome! HAB911 Jun 28 #23

I'm very fond of these guys. yardwork Jun 28 #11

You are on a fabulous role, my dear HAB911! These are fabulous. CaliforniaPeggy Jun 28 #12

thanks peggy HAB911 Jun 28 #24

Excellent. Different result than your new Laowa lol. George McGovern Jun 28 #13

LOL, totally! HAB911 Jun 28 #25

Just don't confuse them for European hornets. The Madcap Jun 28 #26

these have been nesting in the same spot HAB911 Jun 28 #27