Looks like you killed a cicada killer to me.
Giant Asian Hornet
Knocked this out of the air with a Sabal palmetto frond petiole, because I thought it was an Asian Hornet, but it has slightly different markings, and does not have a real yellow head either, did I kill it for naught? thanks, Ed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki73jfm3rhI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B7QbGgFFdI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki73jfm3rhI
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Yes...It it a cicada killer. They are solitary ground dwellers.
Thanks is it a threat to my bees? thanks guys, EdYes...It it a cicada killer. They are solitary ground dwellers.
I wouldn't think so...here is a decent read. I have very, very little experience with them, so you may want to do some more research. Maybe somebody else will chime in.
http://www2.ca.uky.edu/entomology/entfacts/ef004.asp
I used to be concerened about Mud Dobbers, too. They're pretty intimidating looking, but after seeing them pluck unwanted worms off my cucumber and tomato plants, I have embraced them, too. Never seen either species near any of my hives.
http://www2.ca.uky.edu/entomology/entfacts/ef004.asp
I used to be concerened about Mud Dobbers, too. They're pretty intimidating looking, but after seeing them pluck unwanted worms off my cucumber and tomato plants, I have embraced them, too. Never seen either species near any of my hives.
Thanks again, I found thios PDF also, EdI wouldn't think so...here is a decent read. I have very, very little experience with them, so you may want to do some more research. Maybe somebody else will chime in.
http://www2.ca.uky.edu/entomology/entfacts/ef004.asp
I used to be concerened about Mud Dobbers, too. They're pretty intimidating looking, but after seeing them pluck unwanted worms off my cucumber and tomato plants, I have embraced them, too. Never seen either species near any of my hives.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...=L2PwyZmP2v5AfRD5Q4j5Vg&bvm=bv.68911936,d.b2U
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