CLOSED: Large wasp???

Oregon, OH

Can someone please tell me what this is? I've never seen such a large wasp in this area (Northwest Ohio) before. It doesn't look as big as it did when it was flying, but it's still pretty impressive. Thanks for any help identifying!

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Chicago Suburbs, IL(Zone 5b)

Looks like it could be a Great Black Wasp aka Katydid killer. They are large but non aggressive. I get a ton in my garden and while intimidating they have never bothered me.

Oregon, OH

Thank you so much! It's good to know they aren't aggressive!

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