Giant scary wasp invasion?

Question

The other day, I was out and about and saw what looked like the biggest wasp ever. Its whole body was about the size of a person's index finger, perhaps a bit longer and wider? I can't recall exactly. Its body was very wasp shaped and it was darting with wasp-like movements. However, this thing was iridescent green, like a June Bug. What was this thing I saw? I live in the southwest, Phoenix AZ area to be precise. Help?

Answer 1

may be a cicada (aka locust)

Answer 2

that sounds horrifying! I think I saw a made for tv movie about something like that, if things get too bad you might have to break out grandma's flamethrower

Answer 3

dont be scared it just an alien buy lol  

Answer 4

Learn to ID  it with the help of these sites and even if you do not find what you are looking for you will be able to ID any bug in the future -

http://bugguide.net/node/view/15740

http://greennature.com/article1899.html

http://www.einsteins-emporium.com/life/a...

http://www.whatsthatbug.com/

http://www.insectimages.org/