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Horntail (female)

Siricidae

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44.1217, -72.5415

Field Notes

Description:

Related to the sawflies, but set apart from the other Hymenoptera by their lack of waist. The ovipositor of female is stout and long. Horn-like extension at the end of the body.

Habitat:

Forests.

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PublishedAugust 24, 2013

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