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What type of Bee is this? #876659
Asked July 10, 2024, 12:19 PM EDT
Umatilla County Oregon
Expert Response
It is actually a wasp, and not a social wasp like a yellowjacket that can be a nuisance. It is the Western Cicada-killer Wasp (Sphecius grandis) and the adults specifically hunt cicadas (another insect) for their young. It is very common east of the cascades.
Best,
Andony