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Woodwasp

Siricidae

Description:

Large abdomen on this insect. Black, winged, white antenna and a white spot on its head with white and black legs. Medium sized.

Habitat:

On a hardwood tree.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Tim McCoy
Tim McCoy 7 years ago
Woodwasp
Family Siricidae Woodwasp


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2 Comments

doreen.chambers.14
doreen.chambers.14 7 years ago

Thanks Tim

Tim McCoy
Tim McCoy 7 years ago

Based on that ovipositor, I am going to say it is some kind of Siricidae wasp.

Barre, Vermont, USA

Spotted on Aug 18, 2016
Submitted on Aug 18, 2016

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