Sphecius (Noun)
Meaning
Large solitary wasps: cicada killer.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Some species of the genus Sphecius, such as the cicada killer, prey exclusively on cicadas.
- In southern parts of their range, cicada killers, or genus Sphecius, are often seen flying in large numbers during summer months.
- Although Sphecius are generally docile wasps, they may sting people and pets if they feel threatened.
- Cicada killers of the genus Sphecius use localized frequencies of cicada sounds to accurately locate their hosts.
- The large size of the genus Sphecius members, cicada killers, distinguish them from other similar-looking species of solitary wasps.