No one can hear a word anyone says. Into this annual scenario steps, or rather flies, an unlikely ally: Sphecius speciosus, the giant cicada killer wasp.

The Cicada killer wasps have huge bodies, yellow stripes and wings that buzz like a drone but they are more misunderstood ...

Annual cicadas and cicada-killer wasps will appear across Missouri in July, providing unique spectacles and ecological benefits. Here's what conservationists say.

One of the largest wasp species in the U.S., cicada killer wasps reach a size of approximately 1.5 inches in length. Their size and vibrant yellow and black bodies set them apart from other insects.

HOUSTON — Large wasps spotted around Montgomery County recently are making people nervous, but experts say there's no need to worry -- they're not murder hornets. The Montgomery County Texas A&M ...

Like it or not, the cicada invasion is in full force. Trillions of periodical cicadas part of Brood XIX and Brood XIII are emerging this year in multiple states, part of a rare, double-brood event.

The cicada killer wasp is emerging from their underground habitats in Kentucky, usually showing up around July or August, reported by Fox56. The insects are larger than a normal wasp, with the ...