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Wagging wasp 640 - Eriotremex formosanus
Copyright © 2005 Jane Wyche

Wagging wasp 640 - Eriotremex formosanus
Gatesville, Gates County, North Carolina, USA
November 6, 2005
Size: varying
I counted thirteen of these wasp on one Beech tree. They were varied in size. They appeared to have a segment in their abdoman. They wagged their abdomans back and forth.

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Wagging wasp 640 - Eriotremex formosanus Wagging wasp 640 - Eriotremex formosanus
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Contributed by Jane Wyche on 8 November, 2005 - 11:14am
Last updated 8 November, 2005 - 2:21pm

Can this wasp hurt my child
I found this wasp in my daughters swimming pool today, Kitscoty, Alberta - Canada. I was wondering if it could harm my daughter and are they poisonous, I have never seen a wasp like this in my life. Should I have any fears? my daughter is 3 years old. please help!
… Celise Torgersen, 27 June, 2006 - 11:52pm login or register to post comments

 
Asian Horntail
Celise, If you click on the other picture, you can see some comments from Eric Eaton about this wasp. I don't know much about it, but will see what I can find out.
Thanks for the comments. Jane
… Jane Wyche, 28 June, 2006 - 11:34am login or register to post comments

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