CICADA KILLER WASP Traditional Cache

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Hazzmer: Sorry, but it's best to put this to rest before we have serious muggle issues.

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Hidden : 7/7/2012
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Cicada Killers are large wasps measuring 1.5 inches long. The head and thorax are dark red, and the abdomen is black with yellow spots or bands. The wings are honey or rustcolored. They build nests in sandy soil or embankments that are about 6 inches deep. Females sting cicadas to paralyze them and carry them to their nests. Even though the female can sting, they are rarely aggressive. Males are aggressive, but cannot sting.

Wasps stingers are not barbed which allows for multiple stings. The pain is sharp and intense and may cause local swelling. Treat local reactions the same as other stings. Reactions should subside in a few hours.

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