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American Pelecinid

Pelecinus polyturator

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44.5567, -78.3484

Field Notes

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.

Reference Links:

Pelecinus polyturator, Species Pelecinus polyturator - Pelecinid Wasp - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Billo-kun
Maybe.. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/31045024 :s

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PublishedJuly 31, 2013

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