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Braconid Wasp Family

Atanycolus sp? Female

Photo by momsavang
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Field Notes

Description:

Very tiny bug mostly black with red/orange rear, long spine for egg laying.

"Next to impossible to identify this genus from images alone, however it is one of the more common genera in the subfamily. Identification of images on this guide page are NOT absolute! " - Bug Guide

Habitat:

Columbus Georgia on an oak tree

Reference Links:

Genus Atanycolus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
momsavang
Thank you @Forest Dragon! The egg laying position tipped me off too.
ForestDragon
Likely, here is a link: http://bugguide.net/node/view/155956 Most certainly a female ovipositing (laying eggs).

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