A wasp of the sphecid's size compared to a small rove beetle. Although four times life size in the picture, 

 this insect is a formidable creature in its natural size. Note the tongs upon the legs which in the sphecid 

 assist in carrying the prey. 



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Sphecid wasp dragging a paralyzed cicada to her 

 burrow, after the homeward flight. 



Common cicada, upon which the sphecid wasp 

 preys. 



