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American Pelecinid

Pelecinus polyturator

Description:

Fairly large (about an inch or so), glossy black with wings and exceedingly long ovipositor.

Habitat:

Woodlands, gardens and crop fields. This one was in my greenhouse.

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3 Comments

Billo-kun
Billo-kun 10 years ago

Thank you! :)

Wendy Sherratt Hogan
Wendy Sherratt Hogan 10 years ago

Likely the same insect Billo

Ontario, Canada

Spotted on Jul 31, 2013
Submitted on Jul 31, 2013

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