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Giant Ichneumon Wasp
Megarhyssa macrurus
33.3199, -82.0064
Field Notes
Description:
Megarhyssa macrurus has a reddish-brown body approximately 2 inches (51 mm) long. It has black and yellow-orange stripes. Its wings are transparent and the body elongated. The female of this species has an ovipositor of approximately 4 inches (100 mm) in length. Males are smaller (and have no ovipositor).
Habitat:
Open woodland
Notes:
These insects are harmless to humans unless manhandled.
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Megarhyssa macrurus
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PublishedNovember 14, 2011
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