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Christine Hanrahan

Ichneumonid wasp (Megarhyssa macrurus), female

These enormous Ichneumonid wasps parasitize Horntail(another huge wasp) larvae. What looks like a long stinger is the female's ovipositor which she uses to lay her eggs into the horntail larvae.

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Don05-Sep-2013 10:05
Great perspective on this striking wasp.
Janet Forjan-Freedman20-Jul-2011 23:49
Great catch of this fascinating wasp!
Margot W25-Jul-2009 15:53
She is beautiful. That couldn't be her stinger could it? Ouch.
V
Carol Rollins14-Jul-2009 16:58
Amazing Wasp Christine! I have never seen one of these before. Fantastic capture! ~
Torben Jorgensen11-Jul-2009 08:58
What an interesting looking insect. Great catch. V
slhoornstra24-Jun-2009 05:27
Looks fearsome, great capture. V
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