ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — They’re big. They buzz. Lately, these little flying critters spotted all over Albuquerque.
We’re talking about Cicada Killer Wasps. Yes, that’s their real name — and if you’ve seen them in your backyard, you’re not alone.
They might look terrifying — huge bodies, yellow stripes, and wings that buzz like a drone — but the Cicada Killer Wasp is more misunderstood than menacing. Right now, they’re making their seasonal appearance across Albuquerque.
Local Reddit posts are full of backyard sightings. But the city’s BioPark BUGarium says, don’t panic. Unless you’re really messing with one, it’s unlikely to sting you…