Caribbean Cicada-killer Wasp
Sphecius hogardii
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hymenoptera
- Family: Crabronidae
- Subfamily: Bembicinae
- Tribe: Bembicini
- Subtribe: Spheciina
- Genus: Sphecius
- Species: hogardii
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sphecius hogardii: /ˈsfiːsiəs hoʊˈɡɑrdi.aɪ/
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Summary
Sphecius hogardii, known as the Caribbean cicada killer, is a species of sand wasp in the family Crabronidae. It is primarily found in the Caribbean and parts of North America.
Distribution
Florida Keys, occasionally southern Florida, West Indies
Tags
- Sphecius hogardii
- Caribbean cicada killer
- wasp
- Crabronidae
- Florida Keys
- West Indies