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Wasp with lengthy ovipositor - female
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Wasp with lengthy ovipositor - Female
Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, USA
September 29, 2018
Ventral part of abdomen has a light spot. Does it serve a special purpose? I've seen the same thing here:

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Wasp with lengthy ovipositor - female Wasp with lengthy ovipositor - female
Contributed by Nick Wiser on 30 September, 2018 - 4:20pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Nick Wiser, 30 September, 2018 - 4:37pm

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