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Strange bug - Megarhyssa macrurus
Copyright © 2007 Bridget Faria

Strange bug - Megarhyssa macrurus
Warren RI, FariaFamily4 County, Rhode Island, USA
September 7, 2007
Found burrowing holes into a tree in the yard. Not sure if they actually sting but they sure do look like they do. Scary.
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Contributed by Bridget Faria on 28 August, 2008 - 6:05pm
Last updated 28 August, 2008 - 9:49pm

One of
the Ichneumon wasps. Maybe Megarhyssa, but I'm not sure. The "stinger" is her ovipositor, used to lay her eggs.
… Jon M. Yuschock, 28 August, 2008 - 6:16pm login or register to post comments

 
Ichneumon Wasp
Thank you for the input. I will do some reading. :)
… Bridget Faria, 28 August, 2008 - 8:57pm login or register to post comments

 
Yes, look in the guide under
Megarhyssa macrurus here
… john and jane balaban, 28 August, 2008 - 7:03pm login or register to post comments

 
Ichneumon Wasp
Thank you for the input. I will do some reading. :)
… Bridget Faria, 28 August, 2008 - 8:57pm login or register to post comments

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