The Cicada Killers of Florida
From Entomology Circulars.
Cicada killers, or giant ground hornets, are among the largest wasps in Florida (up to 40 mm in length). They are conspicuous insects, since the males are territorial and will butt or grapple with intruders including other males. …read more
Sceliphron Caementarium (Drury), A Mud Daubing Wasp
From Entomology Circulars.
The term mud dauber is applied to several wasps which make mud nests, but it is most commonly associated with Sceliphron caementarium (Drury). The genus Sceliphron has 3 nearctic species, of which only S. …read more
