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Giant Ichneumon Wasp
Megarhyssa atrata
37.2216, -95.7074
Field Notes
Description:
A huge female giant ichneumon wasp, specifically M. atrata. This species is found throughout North America and are like all Ichnuemons, is a parasitoid. Its preferred prey is the pigeon horntail, which is preyed upon by another parasitoid wasp of the Megarhyssa genus, M. macrurus.
Habitat:
Found in deciduous woodland. This species often can be found near rotting wood so they can parasitize the eggs of the pigeon horntail and other insects.
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PublishedDecember 25, 2019
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