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Photo by MonicaRylanŦ
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Field Notes

Description:

Looked like wasp but had really long tail.

Species ID Suggestions

Ichneumon wasp

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lori.tas
It is a wasp. The "tail" is called an ovipositor, which only females have. It allows them to place their eggs deep into whatever substrate they use to protect or incubate their eggs.
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PublishedMay 24, 2011

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