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Xiphydriid Wood Wasp - Xiphydria maculata
Copyright © 2008 Cody R. Hough

Xiphydriid Wood Wasp - Xiphydria maculata
Portage, Michigan, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA
May 20, 2008
Size: 1.7cm
Found in my window dead.

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Xiphydriid Wood Wasp - Xiphydria maculata Xiphydriid Wood Wasp - Xiphydria maculata
Contributed by Cody R. Hough on 6 June, 2008 - 11:26pm

Looks to be...
either a Siricidae or Xiphydriidae, maybe. Have a look and see what you think while waiting for the experts.
… Stephen Schueman, 6 June, 2008 - 11:30pm

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