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Post by arrowhead on Mar 26, 2011 10:08:13 GMT -8
Hello. I have a question about the Cicada-Killer wasp (or hornet) Sphecius Speciosus. I seem to recall reading somewhere that they are harmles to humans because they have no stinger. Does anyone know if this is true? I have seen them swoop in on Dogday type cicadas and disappear into their burrows with them in their clutches. It's a pretty neat sight. Once I got close enough to them to get a video of two males going after a female trying to emerge from the burrow. Wish I still had it. It was lost due to a computer mishap.
Thanks for any info anyone can give--Darrell (Arrowhead)
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Post by modestomoths on Mar 27, 2011 16:07:13 GMT -8
Males can't sting, but can give a nasty bite. Very territorial and aggressive. Females can sting, though only when provoked and reportedly not too painful. They're still terrifying, even when you know they're not a serious threat.
Travis
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Post by prillbug2 on Mar 27, 2011 19:05:36 GMT -8
Alot of times, you have to be wary of them when they are in large numbers and are on the ground. If you're wearing sandals, they can sting you instantly if you startle them. Otherwise, don't swing at them, don't try to make them angry. If you do, stay still and don't move. They will leave you alone.
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Post by modestomoths on Mar 27, 2011 20:23:13 GMT -8
A male attacked the lens of my camera while I was photographing some last summer. And I was being very still.  |
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Post by arrowhead on Mar 28, 2011 8:58:04 GMT -8
Thank you, Jeff and Modestomoths. wish I could recall where I got my erraneous info!
Cheers,
Darrell
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Post by arrowhead on Mar 28, 2011 9:03:54 GMT -8
Hi Jeff and Modestomoths. Thanks for your replies. I was able to give Modestomoths an exalt but when I went back to give Jeff one I couldn't find that option, so I owe you one.
Thanks--Arrowhead (Darrell)
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Post by dertodesking on Mar 30, 2011 12:24:55 GMT -8
Hi Jeff and Modestomoths. Thanks for your replies. I was able to give Modestomoths an exalt but when I went back to give Jeff one I couldn't find that option, so I owe you one. Thanks--Arrowhead (Darrell) Darrell, You can only exalt or smite once a day... Simon |
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