cicada killer
US /sɪˈkeɪdə ˌkɪlər/
UK /sɪˈkeɪdə ˌkɪlər/
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pembunuh tonggeret, tawon tonggeret
a large, solitary wasp (Sphecius speciosus) native to North America, known for preying on cicadas, which it paralyzes and carries to its burrow to feed its larvae
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The large wasp flying near the tree was a cicada killer.
Tawon besar yang terbang di dekat pohon itu adalah pembunuh tonggeret.
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Despite their intimidating size, cicada killers are generally not aggressive towards humans.
Meskipun ukurannya mengintimidasi, pembunuh tonggeret umumnya tidak agresif terhadap manusia.