by KirkE
Aug 22, 2003 5:10 PM · 1471 views · 9.7 k · 405 x 304
Keywords: Long tailed insect
This was clinging to the frame of our patio door today... Like a giant mosquito hawk but with a much thicker abdomen and a 5" long, thin tail. Overall, a good 7 1/2" long all told...
Ichneumon Wasp. The long stinger thing is an ovipositor that she uses to bore into wood where she finds hosts in which she injects her eggs. Beneficial insect.
Califia
Sep 26, 2003 10:58 AM
Yup, just what I was going to say. I need one for my bug collection.