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UKCicada killer
/sɪkˈɑːdə kˈɪlə/
/sᵻkˈeɪdə kˈɪlɚ/Cicada killer
[NOUN]1
a species of solitary wasp that hunts cicadas as a food source for its offspring
synonyms : Sphecius speciosis
What is a "cicada killer"?
A cicada killer is a large, solitary wasp that belongs to the species Sphecius speciosus. It is known for its impressive size and distinctive hunting behavior. The female cicada killer captures cicadas and paralyzes them with her venomous sting. She then carries the paralyzed cicada to her underground burrow, where she lays an egg on it. Once the egg hatches, the developing larva feeds on the paralyzed cicada, eventually pupating and emerging as an adult wasp. Despite its intimidating size, the cicada killer is not aggressive toward humans and generally prefers to avoid confrontation.
Examples
1. Hey Coyote pack, if you missed my last sting, make sure to go back and watch Stung by a Cicada Killer.
2. There is a wasp called the cicada killer wasp, it paralyzes cicadas with its venom and then takes it to a burrow and lays an egg under its left or right second leg, then when the egg hatches, the larvae eat the cicada, but carefully so that to keep the cicada alive, oh, this is my nightmare.
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