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bug w/stinger - Megarhyssa macrurus
Copyright © 2007 vblanc

bug w/stinger - Megarhyssa macrurus

Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA
August 22, 2007
Contributed by vblanc on 22 August, 2007 - 11:12pm
Last updated 7 April, 2023 - 11:49am

Comments

Moved
Moved from Long-tailed Giant Ichneumonid Wasp.
… Jonathan Hoskins, 7 April, 2023 - 11:49am

Not a stinger -- fortunately
It's a female wasp and that's an ovipositor for depositing eggs.
… Ron Hemberger, 23 August, 2007 - 5:40pm

ichneumon wasp?
Some sort of ichneumon possibly? One of the experts should give you a hand with it shortly. I like the markings in the wings.
… Kevin Hall, 22 August, 2007 - 11:56pm

 
Yes, Megarhyssa macrurus
Check in the guide here
… john and jane balaban, 31 August, 2007 - 8:56pm

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